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New Year’s Eve is just a few moments away; I’ve always been part of the some 44% of Americans who make (and also break) New Year’s resolutions
There’s a kind of resolution that I’ve never made before, but that has always fascinated me: identifying one idea, often summarized in just one word.
Forty-four percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions...
Make your resolution, stick with it, and win.
Travel Tips for Traveling with Your Child with Special Needs
On Sunday, November 20, four U.S. cities will welcome the Caring Santa into their local malls, allowing children with special needs to be welcomed into a photo environment
Halloween is a holiday filled with creative costumes, spooky decorations and lots of candy. And while kids may want to dive in on their sugar-filled bounty, it can be hard for parents to say no and encourage a healthier option
Learn more about keeping your kids safe and happy this Halloween!
Halloween Trick or Treat Social Story
Summer camps are a rich tradition for numerous families. There is no reason that tradition cannot apply to families who have children with special needs.
A triple digit heat wave is hitting much of the country this week. AbilityPath put together these quick tips for parents for safe fun in the sun.
Over 100,000 military families have members with special needs, according to the Department of Defense.
Unfortunately, the fiscal unrest continues to in Athens but fortunately the energy of Youth Leader and Special Olympic athletes gives us confidence in a better and stronger tomorrow.
AbilityPath is a part of an exclusive delegation at the Summer 2011 Special Olympics World Games in Athens discussing global issues impacting people with intellectual disabilities and their families
Tips on Watching Summer Games
One mom shares her advice on how to survive the summer and make it fun for kids (and parents) of all abilities.
One mom shares how her son with autism found a job teaching children music by discovering what he loves most.
After her son suffered a pediatric stroke, Rae Hoffman-Dolan created a web page about her experience. It not only connected her to other parents, but launched a new home based career as website publisher and SEO expert.
Moms of children with special needs already juggle more roles than they ever imagined. Many are adding a new title to their calling card: mompreneur.
When she couldn’t find stylish, comfortable socks for her wheelchair-bound son to wear with his braces, Susan Kleiman decided to design them herself. Now she’s the queen of adaptive apparel.
Tips and strategies for mom entrepreneurs creating home based businesses.
Tips and exercises from author Martha Beck for moms of kids with special needs.
Moving to new schools and new cities, while also ensuring your child with special needs is prepared
What Works for Us: Learn how other parents handle day-to-day ups and downs.
The teen years are tough for any parent, but they can be particularly challenging when your child has special needs
What Works for Us: Learn how other parents handle day-to-day ups and downs
Having a special needs child changes your life and tests your marriage,” says Nancy Flanders, of Essex Junction, Vermont.
Mothers of children with special needs contend with a variety of stressors
Stress is something most parents experience. Yet the stress of raising a child with special needs is compounded.
For Connecticut mom Shannon Knall, each day provides teachable moments to enlighten the world about autism
Imagine how you feel when you hear nails on a blackboard. That’s what it’s like for children with sensory processing disorder
Susan Scheid is a veteran at shepherding Cassie, her eleven-year-old daughter, through life’s special challenges
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Here are some tips on things you can do to ensure your child has a productive summer full of learning opportunities
Sometimes, children and families need help adjusting in the face of difficult times and may find the support of a mental health professional to be helpful
For many parents, the prospect of bringing their three- or four-year-old to therapy brings up feelings of confusion, worry, and even fear
Therapy provides a safe, empathic, accepting space for parents and children
Often, one of the best ways to find a therapist is by “word of mouth.” Start by asking friends or family members who may have worked with therapists in the past
Stress is not what happens to us. It’s our response to what happens. And response is something that we can choose. –Maureen Killoran
Are you beginning to develop a greater awareness of why and how you experience stress?
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