Helping Children Succeed at Things They’d Rather Not Do
Helping Children Succeed Most of the time, our children are happy and agreeable. That is, possibly, until we ask them to do something they don’t want to do. When we...
May/June 2012
Relationship Rescue: Family Adventures Are Rapidly Approaching
Family Adventures Are Rapidly Approaching Dear Readers: Sometimes family adventures happen in the most unusual of times…and places. Here is a story outlining just that. And sometimes, lessons can be...
ASK Angie ASL – Summer Vacations
Summer Time – Summer Vacations A few tips to remember during the summer months. 1. I know it sounds silly, but make sure the hearing aids are off before you...
What Is a Standing Frame and Who Should Use It?
Children who use a wheelchair for daily mobility should also have an opportunity to change positions throughout the day. Standing in a standing frame is a way to decrease the...
Real Moms Share: Ali Foley Shenk
Ali Foley Shenk shares about diving into the waves Nine months ago, our second son, sweet Dean Thomas, came into our lives. Dean was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome at three...
Ask Special Parents: I Am Looking into Purchasing a New Light Weight Stroller for Shopping Trips
We have a 4 year old diagnosed with Developmental Delay. She is mobile – walks and runs. But she tires easily and gets very distracted. I am looking into purchasing...
Special Fans: Auriana
Auriana, doing a “yoga pose” in her stroller… foot on her head. Submitted by Katie Reyes Post pics to our wall… and you just may be selected as our SPECIAL...
Summertime Fun with Yoga
The warm weather and possibilities of summer offer great incentive to enjoy the outdoors and breathe. What follows are entertaining yoga poses inspired by the season, as well as insight...
2012 Cover Winner: Dani Wykes
Dani Wykes, winner of this year’s Mom & Me contest, shown with: Parker, 8 (blue vest), Presten, 7 (green vest), and Keelie, 7 (pink vest). In 2006, all 3 of...
Barren Heights Retreat Brings Families Together
Recreational activities like boating or tennis can be difficult to fully enjoy as a family when there is a heavy focus on
