A mom of three discusses how to make bedtime a little easier.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about how to protect my son from bullying, but the older he gets, the more I must relinquish control of his activities. Here are some ideas to help our kids protect themselves as they become more independent.
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All parents play an important role as their child’s advocate. For parents of children with disabilities, this role may last a lifetime. Yet it is also about giving your child the support they need to make their own choices.
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I love my twin brother James more than I can put into words. Being a sibling to someone with a disability has been so incredibly eye-opening. It’s been a roller coaster sometimes. I know I am just as important to him as he is to me, and our relationship supports us both.
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Monthly goals help keep your family on track. Here are some ideas for parents to help keep everyone on track and moving forward.
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Here are some great ideas for successful community outings.
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Learning to appreciate who your child as an individual is as important as guiding them to learn skills.
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No one knows the right things to say, or not say, to a person after they have lost a child. I have been there myself, and when lost for words, we all go with the only thing we know to say, “I am so sorry for your loss.”
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Children with special health care needs often benefit from having structure in their lives. Any therapist or counselor will tell you that setting up tasks and visual schedules will make your life easier. Here's how you can do it.
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Marriage is as powerful and enduring as it is quiet and understanding. This is a tribute to marriage and what it brings to this couple.
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