Green Jobs, Green Money!
By Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D., M.S.W. Can the recycling of consumer electronics lead to jobs for people with disabilities? As a parent of a child with a disability, two of the...
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Top 5 Strategies for Reading Comprehension Problems
Children with learning disabilities often experience constant challenges at school. They experience frustration with increasing complexity of school work and constant demands of reading throughout all of their subject matter....
Be Proactive vs Reactive this Year!
Gain Balance Through Proactive Calendar Management Do you find yourself wondering how you can possibly fit one more thing into your schedule? Do you wish that people would understand how...
Cruising with a Special Needs Child
Cruising is an excellent vacation choice for families with a special needs child. It’s a chance to visit multiple destinations without
Limiting Presents for an Extra Special Holiday Season
With the country still facing difficult economic times it’s an ideal time to shift the focus of your giving to
Toymaker Giant Fined for Allowing Lead Paint. What Does this Ruling Mean for Families?
Toymaker giant Mattel, and its subsidiary Fisher-Price, has been fined $2.3 million by
My Own Baby Signing Story
My initial motivation for teaching my son American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary was to give him a way to express his wants and
Impact of Mom’s Failed Attempts at Advocacy
Nina G is America’s favorite female stuttering stand up comedian (granted she is the only one).
Author Jennifer Schwertfeger Gives Insight into Her New Book
Book Spotlight: Jennifer Schwertfeger, gives us an insight into her new book “Life With Grace, A Reference Guide for Parents of Premature Babies”.
How Do You Create or Maintain Peace and Joy During the Holidays?
How Do You Create or Maintain Peace and Joy During the Holidays? Parenting Special Needs readers shared with us on Facebook how they create peace and joy in their lives...
