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Is There a Silver Lining To The Recession?
The bright side of the recession? The neighbors are sticking closer to home and finally getting to know each other. How one small community develops new bonds as the families within are trying to save money.
What do you Say?
With the unemployment rate reaching record levels, homes being foreclosed on daily basis, and stocks in a downward spiral, chances are someone you know has been affected by the current economic climate. What do you say when someone comes to you to share their economic woes? How do you respond when your neighbor says "our [...]
Need a Job? Advice on Where to Look…
Where oh where have all the jobs gone? Seems like everywhere you turn you hear about layoffs, cutbacks, and downsizing. It is very easy to see the glass half empty and think you will never find a job. Quite the opposite, actually. There are jobs out there. Good jobs! Here are a few of [...]
Developmental Speech Concerns
When children are young, many times they have trouble articulating certain sounds or words. We may chuckle when our child says "wed" instead of "red" when they are five years old. At that age, he or she may not be developmentally ready to produce the "r" sound yet. This would be considered a developmental articulation [...]
Easing Transitions
With Spring Break happening in most schools across the nation, many parents are fearful of the transition to several days off, and then the shift back to school. All kids have a hard time with this adjustment, not just those with special needs. Here are some tips which I've found to be beneficial:
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Classroom Tips
Being a teacher for what seems like forever, I have had the blessing of many special needs children in my classroom. Parents of special needs children are always fearful of how their child will fit into a classroom of general education students. In my experience, kids are very accepting and are often protective of those [...]
Cutting Your Food Bill
I am really struggling right now. I am trying so very hard to cut our grocery bill. We have 3 unique dietary needs, and I feel like our food budget is killing us. My husband is a marathon runner, I have to really limit my gluten intake, and our son has blood sugar issues which [...]
Famous People Who Have Special Needs
My son was born prematurely due to my preeclampsia. Whenever he has any issues, learning, behavior, social or otherwise, I am quick to blame myself. Because of me he had to come early, putting him at risk for a variety of issues. I am the poster child for mommy guilt on those days. When the [...]
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