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“The talk”, that phrase alone gives all parents anxiety but for a parent of a child with special needs, this already tough topic becomes even tougher. “When do I talk to them?”, “How do I

Confidence is something that is crucial in life and lacking confidence or having low self-esteem can lead to dark roads.  As children, it is normal to go through phases of finding your confidence, and part

When you have a child with special needs school age can be a stressful time. Deciding what school will be best is stressful enough but sitting in a meeting discussing all of the things with

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month! Of course, I wanted to write a blog shining light on this. I started thinking of what would be the best source. I could write about Down Syndrome from

Fall is the beginning of my favorite time of year! I love all things Halloween and autumn-related, the festivals, activities, and all the different ways to experience nature during this beautiful time of year. Here

So often I hear comments or see social media posts about teaching children how to interact with a child who has a disability. This is FANTASTIC and such a good trait to instill in your

With school starting back I wanted to dive into occupational therapy within the school system. How it’s different from clinical settings, what they focus on, who can receive OT, and more!   If you missed the

With school starting back some of the exciting things to prepare to include picking out school supplies, buying new school clothes, and getting a fresh new haircut. All of this sounds super exciting and can

“Do you know which group is the world largest minority group? Disabled people group are the world’s largest minority. The United Nations estimates that over a billion people live with some form of disability and

School supplies lists are coming out and the first day of school is right around the corner! Back-to-school shopping can be fun and exciting but shopping for a child with special needs can be a

As much as we hate to admit it, summer break is, unfortunately, coming to an end. You always hear parents talk about preparing their children to return to school, return to a stricter schedule, and

Working with children in the school system, I often get asked if there are any extracurricular activities for children with special needs. Team sports are an amazing way to further increase your child’s development. They