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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 […]
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 […]
Parents Hit The Trail With Hike it Baby
Whether you put boot to dirt or follow the pavement for some urban hiking, answering the call of the trail with your baby is not only do-able, it’s a bit […]
Childproof Your Ride – Take Steps to Avoid Hidden Dangers In And Around Cars
As a conscientious parent, you’ve researched and bought the very best car seat with the highest safety ratings. You’ve had your car seat professionally installed by a certified car seat […]
First Aid Tips to Teach Kids
It is never too early to start teaching your kids basic first aid skills and what to do in an emergency. If your child gets injured, remain calm and talk […]
Wear a Bicycle Helmet – Six Tips For Safety
Not only is riding a bike a rite of passage, representing fun, freedom and fresh air, it’s a healthy pastime that kids and families can enjoy together. Every month, hundreds […]
Mastering Mealtime
At the end of a long and busy day, the last thing on your mind is cooking a healthy dinner for your family. The kids are hungry, the baby is […]
Want Your Family to Try New Vegetables?
When I met my husband, a bona fide sustainable food systems geek, I’d never heard of a farm share. I had a dim awareness that cantaloupe isn’t in season during […]
How To Find Safe Cosmetics
According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a project of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, “Most people assume cosmetics and personal care products are tested for safety before being stocked on […]
Natural Alternatives to Garden Pesticides
A common discussion topic among gardeners is how to keep out “unwanted” critters. When you come at this challenge from the perspective of keeping gardens safe for both humans and […]
Tips to Save Money on Groceries
The family grocery bill is one of the few flexible items in the monthly budget. You can’t change the mortgage or car payment, but you can save money on groceries. […]
Raising Creative Kids On A Budget
In our increasingly structured and media-saturated society, kids often don’t get the time or space to be creative. Many of us think of creativity as only pertaining to the arts. […]
