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10 Ways To Help A Special-Needs Mom

05/25/2015 - 12:18pm

We're often afraid to ask for help, or to vent, because we think we'll sound ungrateful or whiny. But we ARE grateful, for the thoughtful friends who push past the mom guilt, and the pragmatic ones who help make our lives easier

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Special Needs, Extra-Special Siblings

04/27/2015 - 6:12am

Having a brother or sister with a disability forces you grow up faster in some ways. It can trigger anxiety and resentment, or fierce loyalty, empathy and acceptance. Sometimes, all of those. As a parent, expect to ricochet between pride and worry for your tiny superheroes

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Autism And Safety: What You Need To Know

02/28/2015 - 2:12pm

Children with autism often have little impulse control and a powerful drive to wander away that gets them into scary situations. Their parents are always, always on the lookout for the next big danger. Here are some tools and tips that can help keep your child safe

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Captain Underpants And The Troublemaker's Triumph: Dav Pilkey's Inspiring Message

01/29/2015 - 11:15am

School was 'torture’ for Dav Pilkey, creator of the wildly popular Captain Underpants books. But the very things that once made him feel like a failure—dyslexia, hyperactivity, a silly streak—have brought him unimaginable success. So don't let learning differences hold you back, he tells kids—and parents

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A Potty Training Journey

09/21/2015 - 3:19pm

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