10 Ways to be More Inclusive to Trick or Treaters this Halloween
Kids all over Conejo Valley – Malibu – Calabasas are planning and picking out their costumes.…
Why You Should Consider Getting Help From a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding is a remarkable experience that offers benefits ranging from immune system support to bondin…
5+ Breastfeeding Tips For Mom - From Experienced Moms
Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding — and most challenging — parts of early mother…
Tips for Talking With Your Kids About Autism
April is a month that brings mixed emotions for me. It is the month when many want to celebrate and accep…
Tips for Autism Acceptance from a Paraprofessional
April is Autism Awareness month. It’s just the first step in acknowledging, accepting, and apprecia…
Embracing Difference: The Journey of Autism Awareness and Acceptance
As a parent of an autistic child, Autism Awareness Month is very important to me. It's a time to sprea…
Embracing Diversity: 10 Fingers Are Overrated
"She doesn't have a hand," I whispered to my husband as our newborn made her first cries. I…
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Autism
Autism isn’t a tragedy or a puzzle to solve — but the myths and misunderstandings? Oh, they&r…
5 Great Kid Books Featuring Characters With Developmental Disabilities
Searching out books with diverse characters to share with your children is important, but it's not al…
How A Dyslexia Diagnosis Changed A Mom's Perspective
As a young single mom, I was a coach, cheerleader, chef, comedian, and tutor to my son. I could handl…
Back-to-School Tips for Students Who Need Extra Support
It's time to think about kids returning to school. A change of routine can be unsettling for anyone,…
Helping Your Child with Special Needs Get Ready For Back to School
As the new school year approaches, if you are anything like me, you are already working on a plan and str…
The “Get To KNOW Me” Form for Back To School
Years ago I started a “Get To KNOW Me” form for back to school time for our son with special…
Special Kids . . . Special Needs for Back to School
When I was a child, I was always excited as the school year approached. I had butterflies wondering about…
Heartbreak to Hope: One Family Shares the Power of Organ Donation
My son had reached the moment when you can't breathe because helplessness strangles you. He was overw…
Unyielding Love: Defying the Odds for Her Baby Boy's Heart
Editor note: February is a month known for hearts, but not all hearts are celebrated for love alone.…
From Despair to Joy: One Mom's Journey After Twins Diagnosed With SMA
I heard the acronym SMA for the first time seven and a half years ago. Those three letters changed my fam…
5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Neurodiverse Children In School
When it comes to supporting our neurodiverse children, we need to think outside the box, and create an ed…
Embracing Disability: Tips From a Mom
As a mom to three daughters with Down syndrome, I know peer relationships between my children and their n…
The Best Playdough Recipe
INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES2 cups of flour1 cup of salt1 tablespoon of cream of tarter 2 tablespoons o…
Raising Joey: One Mom's Story of Having a Child With Down Syndrome
Jennifer Sheran and her husband, Chuck, had two daughters when they were thrilled by a "surprise"…
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