Hewitt’s Heroes
Hewitt’s Heroes As a young child, our son, Christian Jack-Douglas Bennett, always loved fire trucks and going to the fire station with his daddy. So, as he grew into an...
May/June 2017
Pool Safely
“When Jake almost drowned last month, I didn’t think about all the steps we’d taken to protect him. Just the one that saved him.” It could have been the fence....
Mommy’s Timeout: Vivid Sydney
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying Vivid Sydney and all of the colorful lights. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin...
6 Simple Ways To Have A Little Summer Adventure
To me, adventure has always been the connections and bonds you create with people when you’re there. And you can have that anywhere. – Bear Grylls, Adventurer Bear Grylls’...
“Mom & Me” 2017 Cover Winner: Ivanna Fajardo & Neysha Miranda
Neysha & Ivanna Our “splashy” cover features six year old Ivanna Fajardo and her mother Neysha Miranda. Ivanna has been diagnosed with KCNQ2 Epilepsy, CP, Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual...
Super Dadvocate: Tony Mancuso Making a Difference!
Tony is more of an unsung hero – you know the type – the dad next door whose story you don’t really know – but are surprised when you find...
Parenting Your Young Adult Through Their First Employment Experiences
First Employment Experiences As the Director of a university based program for students with disabilities, I work with recent graduates and parents as they begin to search for their first...
Service Dogs to the Rescue: Helping to Make Dreams Come True
Service Dogs to the Rescue We are hearing more news today than ever about how Service or Therapy Dogs are helping all kinds of people gain back their independence and...
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability Mason Motes (two years old) of Woodstock, Georgia, was born with Down syndrome. Thanks to five-time-a week therapy he is making progress in dealing...
Ask the Clinician? How Can I Get My Child with Special Needs Comfortable with the Pool in My Backyard?
Pool Tips 1. Start with Swim Lessons Knowing your child can be comfortable navigating through water on their own results in peace of mind for everyone. Before their first day,...
