September 2026 Issue
Student Spotlights – September 2026
Every month we compile a list of students and schools doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. Greater Pensacola Parents joins with [...]
Mom to Mom with Lori Johnson
GPP: Tell us about the day your family’s journey with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome began? Lori: Haley was 12 days old when testing was finalized, and confirmation of her syndrome was given. […]
You Cannot Teach a Nervous System on Fire What Every Educator Needs to Understand
There is a student sitting in your classroom right now who is not okay. Something happened last night. It happened in a group chat, on a screen, in the dark […]
From the Publisher – September 2026
Every September, we have the privilege of putting together one of the issues that means the most to us—our annual Special Needs Issue, dedicated to supporting and celebrating families raising […]
Celebrating the Quiet Wins of Neurodivergent Childhood
If you are parenting a neurodivergent child, you have probably learned to brace yourself for certain realities: endless paperwork, IEP meetings, and goals that always seem to be just a […]
Tips for Playdates with Special Needs Kids
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They also help kids learn to share, […]
Why We Must Stop Calling Children “Psychopaths”: A Wake up Call for Parents
My family is finally able to laugh about the day my brother accidentally became “the neighborhood psychopath.” He was a sweet, earnest kid who had been hired to walk two […]
Start Strong: Celebrate Teachers at the Beginning of the Year
When was the last time you thanked a teacher? So often we go about life, grateful for their hard work but never really stop to thank them for the difference […]
More Than a Place to Go: How to Choose the After-School Program That Feels Right
As summer winds down and school ramps back up, families face a familiar list of decisions. One of the most important? Where will your child go when the school day […]