Summer can be a challenging time for parents of children with special needs. While other families plan vacations and days at the beach, parents of children with special needs are […]
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Summer can be a challenging time for parents of children with special needs. While other families plan vacations and days at the beach, parents of children with special needs are […]
As the weather warms up across the North State, families begin flocking to our lakes and rivers to enjoy boating, waterskiing, and swimming. And, with scorching summer temperatures typical in […]
The emotional stress that parents experience when they have a child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can last long after their baby is discharged. Years later, certain sounds, […]
Roughly 7.7 million children in the United States live with at least one mental health disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Depression, and behavioral disorders such as Oppositional Defiant […]
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, you most likely know what an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, […]
For many parents, the first time their child asks about or points out a person with a disability in public is an awkward experience. Even if the child already has […]
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day that the United Nations has officially observed since 2012. Each year, about 6,000 babies in the United States are […]
Parents with pre-teens and teenagers, know that extracurricular activities and clubs look good on college applications, and at the same time, they can offer valuable life skills and learning experiences […]
Rare Disease Day — also known as Rare Genes Day — is a globally coordinated movement that takes place around the last day of February, and will be celebrated with […]
Visiting an art supply shop can feel a little like being a kid in a candy store for artists and art lovers. With everything from rich pastels, delicate watercolors and […]