North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Jennifer Arnold

Jennifer Arnold

Shasta County author Jennifer Arnold is the mom of four, two of whom have been diagnosed with multiple special needs. She hopes to raise awareness of many issues that parents of special needs children face on a regular basis.

Author Archive

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Adapted Learning Tools Can Help Students Succeed

Adapted learning is a common term in the world of special education, and the tools of adapted learning are helping to revolutionize the way that students learn by transitioning away […]

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Supporting the Siblings of Children with Special Needs

What it’s like to grow up with a sibling with special needs In families of children with special needs, we hear a lot about the importance of providing support for […]

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Red Bluff’s Big Splash Project – Creating An Inclusive Place For Children Who Love The Water

Sidelined by the pandemic, and now back on track Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on local businesses and community endeavors, and The Big […]

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Strengthen Your Relationship When Raising a Child with Special Needs

Raising a child with special needs is equally difficult and rewarding. The daily challenges of parenting a child with special needs can be taxing, leaving parents feeling physically, emotionally, and […]

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Ableism: Recognizing and Preventing An Outdated, Harmful Belief

Most people are aware of the discrimination that disabled people face daily, but many don’t know that there’s a name for it — ableism. It comes in many forms, and […]

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Adaptive Equipment Helps Children with Special Needs Thrive

When we started our journey as parents of children with special needs over 14 years ago, we quickly realized that the world is not always adapted for our kids. One […]

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Special Education Teachers Have Challenging, Rewarding Careers

Teaching students with special needs is a challenging, rewarding career. Special education programs are designed for students with intellectual, developmental, physical, or emotional delays which can place them behind their […]

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Creating a Sensory Space at Home

Our brains are designed to produce and regulate responses to our body’s sensory experiences (sight, smell, touch, hear, and taste). For individuals with developmental disorders such as autism, the way […]

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