School is out, which means many families will take advantage of this time to plan getaways. Traveling with young kids is always an adventure, but traveling with medically complex kids, […]
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Summer Programs for Kids with Diverse Abilities Allow Them to Thrive
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 […]
Adult Supervision: A Must To Prevent Drowning
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 […]
For Parents of NICU Babies, the Risk of Developing PTSD is Real
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, […]
Mental Health Issues in Kids – Signs & How to Ask for Help
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 […]
What to Do if Your Child’s IEP Isn’t Being Followed
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, […]
How to Talk to Young Kids About Disabilities and Differences
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 […]
Chico Down Syndrome Connection: Support and Empowerment For Local Families
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 […]
Teen Clubs — Life Skills and Learning Beyond the Classroom
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 Genes Day – Raising Awareness in the North State
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 […]
