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Jan/Feb 2010
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Notes from the Editor


"Interesting Times"
"May you always live in interesting times". Well, I couldn't say it any better.......
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Cover Features


Can a Single Parent of a Special Needs Child Find Romantic Love, too? Roma
Romantic love and wedded bliss are everywhere! From books and magazines, to television and movies, you can’t escape the sights and sounds of couples in....
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Be Your Own CEO
Have you ever wondered if it would be easier to take care of your Special Needs child if you were your own boss?....
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Dealing Effectively with Difficult Situations
Ever notice that there are certain times of day or situations during which struggles with your children seem almost guaranteed....
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Special Needs Planning


A Special Need Planning Timeline: 9 Steps to a Sound Family Plan
Planning for the future well-being of your children is a daunting task for any parent. The question for most parents is: where to even start?....
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Q & A on Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs
Answers to your most pressing questions on the topic of Estate Planning for children with special needs....
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An Affordable Proposal for Guardianship: The Special Needs Tax Credit Bill
The mom’s anguished question was, “Why do I have to pay $5,000 to speak for my 18-year old with Autism?”....
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Special Needs (or Supplemental Needs) Trusts 101
Family members of individuals with disabilities and mental illness often are concerned about long-term care issues and how ....
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Health & Diet


Turning Physical Fitness into Fun for Life
My four high school boys, all on the autism spectrum, bound into the “sports” room for our....
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What to Make of Portions and Serving Sizes?
Portions differ for all ages. The trick is learning how much to serve....
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Supermarket $avings
10 tips to help you save money on groceries this year!....
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Awareness


Toymaker giant fined for allowing lead paint. What does this ruling mean for families?
Toymaker giant Mattel, and its subsidiary Fisher-Price, has been fined $2.3 million by....
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SNOWDROP
The Snowdrop has traditionally been a symbol of hope through adversity. Despite the difficulties arrayed against it, this flower forces it’s way through....
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What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs Magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Traumatic Brain Injury....
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Real Life


“Real Life”... with Terry Loren
This issue talks about dating and marriage for parents with special needs children. We thought it would be interesting to talk with a bachelor of 43 years that is planning to marry a mother with a special needs daughter....
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Planning Ahead For A Great Year BY Understanding Your Child’s Needs And How To Boost Self-Esteem
The ultimate goal for any child is to experience a total fulfillment and maximizing of one’s potential despite any perceived and/or real....
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When Parents Disagree
You’re right in the middle of disciplining your child. Emotions are running hot. You give your child a consequence for the misbehavior and your spouse steps in....
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Proud Moments
Proud Moments are any time that you have been extremely proud of your child with special needs. Read on to share in pride & joy of everyday accomplishments....
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New Products & Book Reviews


Check it Out! Products You Can Use
Make sure you take the time to view three new products in this month’s issue ....
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Early Intervetnion Games
A jam-packed collection of games for ways to develop Social and Motor skills in children with....
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Exiting the Short Bus
The reader follows the path of Kylee from her starting school riding the “short bus” to graduating Cum Laude....
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Ages & Stages


My Own Baby Signing Story
My initial motivation for teaching my son American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary was to give him a way to express his wants and....
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When is a Residential School the Right Move?
A residential school setting and its staff are uniquely qualified to give your child access to educational opportunities and the chance to practice....
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Relationship Rescue
My daughter is a 19 year old with Down syndrome (DS. She has been dating a 21 year old man with DS. Any advice about dating and marriage?....
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Stand for Recognition
A poem that underpins the heroic side to special needs children....
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Did You Know?


Did you know about...
Did you know about an opportunity to get some financial support to help out with your family’s fuel costs ....
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Upcoming Events
Don’t miss out! Check out PSN Community Event Calendar. Mark your calenders to make sure you don’t miss out on a single thing....
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