Five New Year’s Resolutions
Five New Year’s Resolutions Dear Debbie, Sorry I haven’t been in touch for a while but, as you know, it’s been crazy with work, the kids and the million other...
Health & Wellness
Mental Health Is Not Something to Take for Granted: How to Manage Depression and Stress During the Holidays
How to Manage Depression and Stress During the Holidays Stress and depression can occur at any time of year, and for any reason. We have seen some of our favorite...
Mommy’s Timeout: Larriland Farm
Take a time out and use Visualization Meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the cool crisp air in this apple orchard. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin...
Routine Is King For Getting Back In The Groove
Routine Getting back into the swing of things is never easy, but is essential for a healthy, well-balanced approach to having a great school year. It’s been a month or...
Important Life Skills to Teach Your Child with Special Needs
Life Skills A parent is the first teacher a child will have. We may start out by trying to teach them how to say “mama” or “dada”, or to identify...
Mommy’s Timeout: Philippines
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the quiet beauty and peacefulness of swimming underwater. The tranquil colors in nature. Take a couple...
The “Forgotten” Part of Parenting a Child with Special Needs
In this episode, we’re talking about the “forgotten” part of parenting a child with special needs. In case you’re wondering what the “forgotten part” is….it is YOU. [Click to Listen to...
Seven Ways to Celebrate Being a Special Needs Parent
Seven Ways to Celebrate Being a Special Needs Parent As I browse the Mother’s and Father’s Day cards at my favorite gift store, I find myself laughing, smiling and feeling...
Healthy Eating Options for Fueling Your Child
Healthy Eating Options “You’ve likely heard the old adage before: ‘You are what you eat!’ When I ask my students about their breakfast, I often hear responses like ‘A Pop...
Eligibility How Is It Determined?
Eligibility As you sit at the IEP Table, the Team is discussing your child and the school says that your child needs to be evaluated and then the Team will...
