by Ellen Stumbo | Apr 29, 2013 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Can Those With Disabilities Contribute to Society? Can children and adults with disabilities be contributing members of society? Ellen Stumbo addresses that question in today’s guest post. Let’s Be Realistic Are people with disabilities contributing...
by Jolene | Apr 19, 2013 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
Encouragement for Parents of Kids with Special Needs A little encouragement goes a long way for parents of kids with special needs. Eliana Tardio, parent of two children with Down Syndrome, knows this well. So in a recent post at Babble, she created a slide show of...
by Jolene | Mar 29, 2013 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
5 Ways to Set Realistic Goals for Kids with Special Needs Goal setting can be a balancing act for parents of kids with special needs and educators who work with them. How do we set goals that challenge our children to reach their full potential and be realistic at the...
by Jolene | Mar 12, 2013 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Birth Announcements for a Child with Special Needs The birth of every child is a wonderful event parents long to share with others. However new parents overwhelmed by a special needs diagnosis or facing major medical decisions for their child may not know how to...
by Gillian Marchenko | Dec 10, 2012 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
5 Holiday Party Tips to Welcome Kids with Special Needs Holiday party time is here. So is guest blogger Gillian Marchenko with ideas about how to make kids with special needs and their families feel comfortable at the season’s gatherings. 5 Tips to Help Children...