Parent Tips

Families taking care of children with disabilities face many unique challenges.  Something we hear often from the families we serve is they are unsure of what resources are available for their children and how to

Starting school is an exciting milestone for any child, but it can be both exhilarating and daunting for parents of children with special needs.  For most of these parents, the idea of drastically changing their

Parents and guardians taking care of children with disabilities will face many challenges throughout their journey, and for most of these families that includes the layout of their home.  When you look to build, buy,

Easter is a wonderful time of the year when families come together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a time when kids get excited about Easter egg hunts, decorating Easter baskets,

Christmastime brings out the most merry and cheerful traits within us; it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.  This holiday season also sparks a festive collection of crafts and activities.  Whether it’s

Stress-free vacations are something we all enjoy, right?!  Wrong – those don’t exist.  Even a vacation comes with stressful factors, such as planning, packing to make sure you have EVERYTHING just to realize you forgot

Throughout the last several years, the trend of “National/International Days” has consumed social media; some of these are quite preposterous.  For example, did you know there is a National Crouton Day?  Or a National Upsy

“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