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My Battle with Anger in Special Needs Motherhood is Never Going Away
My Battle With Anger in Special Needs Motherhood Is Never Going Away
Anger, is a real emotion that mothers are not allowed to express...
Sun, Sand & Children with Complex Challenges: How to Enjoy a Family Beach Trip
Sun, Sand + Children with Complex Challenges: How to Enjoy a Family Beach Trip
When my wife Natalia and I planned a trip to Ballito a few years ago...
When is a Child ready for Mainstreaming?
When Is a Child Ready for Mainstreaming?
Parents face tough issues when deciding whether it's time to change schools
Finding Respite Care for your child with Special Needs - that doesn't break the bank!
Finding Respite Care for Your Child With Special Needs – that doesn’t break the bank!
Another option that families enjoy is respite care offered through parent "co-ops."
Is it Asperger's or ADHD?
Is it Asperger’s or ADHD?
ADHD and autism can look similar in children. They can also occur together.
"I don't want to wear my AFOs!"
“I don’t want to wear my AFOs.”
Some hints and tips to getting your child to wear his AFOs / SMOs
My child has Special Needs - Don't feel sorry for her, or me
My child has special needs. Don’t feel sorry for her, or me.
Let’s end the pity parties for special-needs children and their parents, and have a real party to celebrate the differences that make our world a better — dare I say a “special” — place.
Dysphagia
Dysphagia
Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties
When Meds Affect Appetite
When Meds Affect Appetite
How to keep your child well nourished when side effects of ADHD medication affect appetite and eating patterns.
The Tendency to Overprotect our Special Needs Kids
The Tendency to Overprotect Our Special Needs Kids
As parents of special needs children, we often develop coping strategies to deal with our child’s behaviours...
