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Admissions Checklist: When Applying to New School
This checklist will help you organize the private school admissions process and help you manage your time efficiently. Selecting schools which fit your needs and requirements takes a lot of […]
Holiday Traditions For You & Yours to Treasure
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Bodhi Day, or the winter solstice, holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions […]
Gifts Kids Can Give on a Small Budget
Nothing is more heartwarming than a gift made by a child. Handmade gifts are affordable, fun to make, and can be given to parents, grandparents, teachers, and siblings. Here are […]
The Hidden Power of Laughter
We’ve all heard the adage that laughter is the best medicine. But does laughing actually have health benefits? It does! Some studies show that laughing has real health benefits. These […]
Growing a Thankful Family in a “Want-More” World
One of my favorite childhood stories is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s account of the Christmas when Mr. Edwards braved a snowstorm to bring gifts to the family. He had sweet potatoes […]
Cultivating a Positive Body Image for Healthy, Confident Kids
As parents who want to raise healthy kids, we often put a lot of thought into providing adequate nutrition for growing minds and bodies. We research and prepare healthy meals […]
FaBOOlous Fun for Everyone: Halloween Gatherings that Impress
Do your kids race around the house in costumes all year long?There are so many fun ways to celebrate the whimsy of Halloween. Create new traditions with one of thesefaBOOlous […]
5 Things I Won’t Stop Doing for My Kids
“Stop doing these 17 things for your kids right now, or you’ll fail to raiseindependent, successful human beings!” Parents have been inundated with these types of articles lately, and I’ll […]
How to Keep Your Relationship Strong While Parenting a Child with Special Needs
So, the kids are all right, but how’s your marriage doing?“I’ve had parents of kids with autism in my practice assume their marriage will fail,” says Laura Marshak,a registered psychologist […]
Ask the Advocate: The Difference Between IEP and Section 504 Plans
This is a question that I am asked frequently. While there are similarities between a Section 504 Plan and an IEP, each has different provisions. For students with disabilities,two federal […]