It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Every year, just as I am finishing off the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers, I’ll run into a perky acquaintance who will ask, “Are you all ready for the holidays?”...
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Solutions to Make Moving Easier with Your Special Needs Child
Moving to a New Home Individuals with special needs (and let’s be honest, most of us) can display difficulty with transitions and may have a tough time adjusting to change....
What Now? Making the Transition to the Empty Nest
For most young adults in their 20’s there comes a time when an adult child lets you know, it’s time to move out and establish a life away from their...
Ford Motor Company’s Steps to Prepare Special Needs Kids for Driving with Confidence
In this video, Dr. Niambi Powell, a diversity, equity, and inclusion manager at Ford Motor Company, shares valuable advice for parents of special needs children. Learn how to help your...
5 Essential Interview Etiquette Tips to Share with Your Loved Ones
Professional Etiquette teacher Lisa Richey, founder of the American Academy of Etiquette, shares quick and effective tips to improve your interviewing skills. Learn about eye contact, handshakes, clear communication, posture,...
How to Stimulate and Support Your Child’s Motor Skill Development
Your Child’s Development In this video, Liz O’Hara, Parenting Special Needs Adapted PE teacher, shares her expertise on the developmental stages of motor skills in children aged from newborn to...
Positive Behavior Support: How to Collaborate
How many of us remember when we heard our child has a special need? Time stops, and all that matters is finding out information on how to support them. In...
Boost Your Child’s Development The Magic of Play at Home
Discover the benefits of play for children with intellectual disabilities In this video, Rebecca Ralston, Senior Director of Early Childhood and Preventive Health at Special Olympics International, shares a tip...
Steps to Protect Children: Empowering Communities Through Stewards of Children® Prevention Training
In the year 2000, there was no #MeToo movement, and little awareness of the widespread sexual abuse that occurred through schools, churches and youth organizations. Most parents were naive about...
5 Park Trails that are Accessible to All: The Great Outdoors
Wheelchair Accessible Trails in America’s Most Beloved Parks People of all abilities love the outdoors, and there is nothing like going out into nature, especially during the warm summer...
