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Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to share information and experiences and increase recognition of these amazing individuals.

Alethea Mshar
Kindness for Special Needs Parents

Kindness for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Getting a special needs child out of the house for a simple outing is hard enough for parents. Here's how to show kindness for special needs parents.

Amy Noelle Collen
childhood cancer

The Superheroes of Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer affects nearly 1 in 285 children in the U.S. Read about how Benjamin beat the odds with a song in his heart and a smile on his face.

Alethea Mshar
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My Beautiful Granddaughter with Angelman Syndrome

Special thanks to Iris K. for sharing this special story about caring for her granddaughter with Angelman Syndrome. I remember the moment when...

Gina Flores
Parents of Special Needs Children

Self-Care for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Parents of special needs children are at high risk for stress, burnout, fatigue and depression. Practice good self-care to be the best parent you can be.

Alethea Mshar
Playdates for Children with Special Needs

Playdates for Children with Special Needs

Playdates for children with special needs help kids and their families connect with others in an environment that promotes inclusion.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
child with special needs

How to Make a Care Manual for Your Child with Special Needs

Having multiple caregivers for your child with special needs takes a lot of communication and teamwork. Here's how to create a care manual for your child.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
complex medical needs

While Your Baby is in the NICU: Top 5 Helpful Tips

I found out our baby girl, Scarlette had a blockage in her bowels before she was born, so I knew ahead of time that she would be...

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Siblings of a Child with Special Needs

10 Tips for Taking Children with Special Needs to the Theater

Taking children with special needs to theater shows can be exciting, fun and a little bit scary. Follow these helpful tips to get the most...

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
back to school

Back to School Nutrition; Healthy Eating Tips for Young Kids

Most students walk back into school in just a few weeks. It's that time of year when parents are busy preparing their kids to go back to school. Nutritionists say what kids put on their plates is just as important for their growth and development as what is in their backpacks.

Aimee Sharp
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