During the summer of 2016, our daughter Lilly, then ten years old, seemed to be in constant crisis mode. She has a diagnosis of autism and communication disorder, along with […]
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Supporting Siblings of Special Needs Kids: Uniquely Us
As every parent of multiple children knows, one of the biggest struggles is making sure all the kids get the attention that they need and deserve. It can be a […]
Chico’s Apple Blossom Baby Launches New Toy Tester Program
For those looking for a unique and educational gift idea for a little one, Apple Blossom Baby in Chico has rolled out its new Toy Tester program just in time […]
Here’s to a Peaceful Holiday Season! (Uniquely Us)
The holiday season is upon us! It’s a whirlwind of school activities, holiday parties, and crowded stores with long lines and loud noises. In all the hustle and bustle it’s […]
Eloping and Autism – Uniquely Us
The Other Eloping … There is a term that many parents of special needs children are familiar with. It means to wander off, bolt, escape, or run away. This behavior […]
Life in a Covered Wagon: A Trip to the Past
Taking a Trip to the Past For the past 23 years, David Vixie’s seventh and eighth-grade students at Paradise Adventist Academy in Butte County have taken a trip into the […]
Carr Fire Victims Share Stories of Loss, Hope and Love
Personal Stories from The Carr Fire This summer the North State community was impacted by a series of fires that took thousands of homes and several lives. We spoke to […]
Fire: Being Prepared Saves Lives
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Family Should Disaster Strike When it comes to home disasters, fires are the most common and can be the most deadly for young children. Preparedness […]
Preparing For a Disaster: Trying To Find Calm In The Chaos (Uniquely Us)
The sky glowed bright orange on the night of July 26, three days after the Carr Fire started in Shasta County. It was the same night the infamous firenado ripped […]
Living With Communication Disorder – Uniquely Us
It Can Be A Learning Process For Everyone Last year, my daughter Lilly had an epic meltdown in the car. She was trying to tell me something, but I couldn’t […]
