Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Proud Accomplishments
Anticipating Next Big DAY Picture taken on his graduation day from Mainstream Montessori receiving his certificate. This moment is so special for us as we were told upon his diagnosis,...
Inspirations
Born to Shine: Learning to Find Strength in Differences
Born to Shine At 10 years old, Sam De La Cerda offers new perspectives on family dynamics, individuality, and inclusion in his new book, ‘Am I Invisible?’ The Fresno-born author...
Inclusive Bathrooms: Let’s Start Talking About It
Inclusive Bathrooms Just a few short months ago, it seemed as though the whole world was in an uproar about Target and their “All inclusive/transgender/ bi-sexual/gay bathroom” policy. People were...
Restraints in School: What Can You Do?
Restraints in School: What Can You Do? Zachary’s laughter has been called infectious. One specialist even opined it sounded much like Charles Schultz’s famous character, Snoopy. The breath-taking sounds of...
Why Using a Wheelchair Is the Opposite of Giving Up
WheelChair Freedom When your child is first diagnosed with a disability, I imagine it’s confusing. There are lots of signs and arrows. Lots of opinions. Lots of doctors. Lots of...
Father Daughter Dance That Touches Your Heart
A Very Special Wedding Dance: Father Daughter Dance That Touches Your Heart Our youngest daughter was married this past weekend and during the father/daughter dance she and my husband brought...
Speechless with Carly Fleischmann First Guest is Channing Tatum
“Reach for the stars” they said, and that’s exactly what Carly Fleischmann has done in the inaugural episode of her new web series, Speechless with Carly Fleischmann. Carly Fleischmann just landed her...
5 Beautiful Mother’s Day Quotes
To Everyone Who is (or serves as) a Mother The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother,...
Super Dadvocate: Kelvin Fields Making a Difference!
Kelvin Fields This year Kelvin’s wife, DeeWanda, submitted her story to us about her remarkable husband. A man whose selfless acts of love, honor and commitment make him very derserving...
Katie Meade is Fearless, Inspiring and Setting Records
Katie Meade just broke a new record and, no, we aren’t talking about her wins in gymnastics or basketball. Katie just landed the position as a spokesmodel for the new...
