2016 The Cutest Elf on the Shelf!
Merry Christmas from Soren, the cutest “elf on the shelf”! Three years ago, we decided to make our 11 month-old son, S.J., our “Elf on the Shelf” in the hopes...
Inspirational stories
DeAnna Pursai and and Cassie Wootan
Cassie is one of the acting angels. DeAnna is the founder of Angels on Stage. AoS was founded in 2008, in honor of her sister, Angel, who happens to have...
Unified Sports: A Great Way to Start Inclusion in a Fun and Positive Way
There are Unified Sports Programs all across the United States that are designed to promote, among other things, inclusion, acceptance, physical activity, friendship, respect, and understanding. We at Parenting Special...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
