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Mon, Apr 26 2010
Transitioning to Summer Child Care

Transitioning to Summer Child Care

Also in: Home & Family

Candi Wingate The summer months bring a new schedule for kids- and with it, new child care for many families. Often, the schedule that has been in place for nine months with your school-year care provider... 

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Mon, Apr 26 2010
How Can I Make My Morning Routine Quicker?

How Can I Make My Morning Routine Quicker?

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I was recently asked: “You always seem to have good ideas. Maybe you have some suggestions for my problems. I have six kids and three of them have Asperger’s syndrome. They’re fairly high functioning... 

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Tue, Apr 20 2010
A Kid Again 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser

A Kid Again 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser

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Mandi Welbaum, founder of SpecialMomTalk (a website for parents of special needs kids) and Mandi Minding Money has announced that she will be walking for an organization called A Kid Again. A Kid Again... 

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Fri, Mar 26 2010
Cafepress.com T-Shirt Giveaway! *Winner Announced*

Cafepress.com T-Shirt Giveaway! *Winner Announced*

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, and to recognize that, we are going to have our first ever giveaway, sponsored by Cafepress.com! The giveaway is for the chance to win ONE (1) Personalized... 

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Sat, Mar 20 2010
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

Also in: Inspiration

Today is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. According to recent research by the Centers for Disease Control, one in 278 children is affected by cerebral palsy and it’s the most common cause of motor disability... 

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Wed, Mar 3 2010
Help Wanted!

Help Wanted!

We are looking for moms and dads who are willing to answer one simple question. You can send in text or video, and please try to include a picture (or 2!). How would you describe your child? No diagnosis.... 

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Tue, Mar 2 2010
Water in Lake Erie and Soap in a Soapdish

Water in Lake Erie and Soap in a Soapdish

Also in: Humor

Previously posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 I’m working on packing our clothing for an upcoming vacation. Of course, with the airlines charging by the bag, I am trying to pack minimally. Nonetheless,... 

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Fri, Feb 26 2010
How Do You Catch A Bully?

How Do You Catch A Bully?

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I am lucky enough to work as my own nephew’s aide in his fourth grade classroom. He has autism.  For the purposes of this article, we will call him “Leo”.  His ability to affect the... 

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Mon, Feb 22 2010
Do You Wear Designer Genes?

Do You Wear Designer Genes?

Also in: Education

In the US alone, nearly 30 million Americans suffer from one of 7000 rare diseases, that’s 1 out of every 10. Multiply that by each of their family members and friends, that’s a lot of people... 

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Mon, Feb 22 2010
No, Seriously…Why?

No, Seriously…Why?

Also in: Humor

Previously published on Friday, May 29, 2009 In my prior incarnation as a lawyer, things were busy. When something didn’t make sense, well it didn’t make sense, and I moved on. I fixed it,... 

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