Parents of medically fragile children often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to finding childcare. Not only do these parents need to find someone willing to care […]
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Parents of medically fragile children often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to finding childcare. Not only do these parents need to find someone willing to care […]
The Roughout Ranch Foundation in Shasta County has been gaining recognition in the North State for the last few years, primarily for the Rough Rider Roundup event they hold each […]
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s hard to imagine this time of year without thinking of all the food that comes with it. Gatherings for Thanksgiving and winter […]
Although Halloween can be a fun time for kids of all abilities, it often can be overwhelming for kids with special needs. They may have trouble with the loud noises, […]
For many kids, navigating the school environment is a challenge. And, for kids who don’t learn the same way as their peers, the structure and expectations can be especially taxing. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]