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 […]
A free monthly publication
Author Archive
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 […]
Local Art Stores Offer Inspiration, Knowledge and Quality
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 […]
Art Therapy – A Healthy, Creative Outlet for Kids with Special Needs
Art has been used for decades as an outlet to provide relief from stress and anxiety for people of all ages and abilities. It has also been shown to improve […]
What to Know When Choosing Gifts for Kids with Special Needs
Finding the perfect holiday gift for the people in your life can be a challenge, and finding something for a child with special needs is no exception. While all kids […]
Cooking — A Functional Life Skill That Fosters Independence
Functional skills are the abilities that enable a person to be independent. One of the most important goals of any parent or caregiver of a child with special needs is […]
Host Homes Program – A Safe Place For Homeless Youth
Each day in the United States, 50,000-100,000 young people 18-24 years old are either homeless or living in unstable home situations. Research has shown that homelessness can lead to severe […]
Preparing for an Emergency When You Have a Medically Fragile Child
With raging wildfires, power outages, and widespread cases of COVID-19, the North State has been in crisis mode for the last several months. As parents of a medically fragile child, […]
Raising Your Kids in a Disability-Positive Environment
We live in a beautifully diverse world where our children will encounter people of all cultures, races, family structures, and abilities. Teaching them about inclusion early on is crucial, and […]
Navigating Disability Language Safely and Respectfully
The language revolving around disability can be a contentious issue. Words that were considered progressive only a few years ago are now deemed rude or politically incorrect. With the ever-changing […]
