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So Many Presents! But What About My Other Kid? Siblings of Special Needs Kids
I visited a wonderful single mom the other day. As I walked into her beautiful holly-decked living room, I noticed Cindy’s eyes were red from crying. When I showed an interest, this very capable woman...
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When Things Just Don’t Make Sense: Explaining Tragic Events to Children
Image from www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net By Foster W. Cline, M.D. Being a psychiatrist, I have had several people ask me how to explain the Connecticut killings and how to talk about it with their children...
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Preparing Children for Their IEP or 504 Plan Meeting
Image from www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net How would an IEP or 504 meeting be different if the child that everyone was talking about was actually IN THE ROOM? Our hope is that everyone would make more of an...
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Promoting Your Teen’s Success in Life
Image from www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net By Lisa C. Greene I walked into the family room for the third time today and what did I see? My teenager lounging on the couch, watching a movie. Certainly there...
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Couples and Special Healthcare Needs: What You Need To Know (Part 1 of 4)
By Laura E. Marshak, PhD (Author’s Note: The word “marriage” can be used interchangeably with couples relationships of all kinds. The relationship challenges are similar whether couples are legally...
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Wishes Do Come True….
Image from www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net by Lisa C. Greene For years, my two children have been dreaming about their wishes. And, finally, in the space of about thirty days, both had their wishes come...
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Couples and Special Healthcare Needs: What You Need To Know (Part 2 of 4)
By Laura E. Marshak, PhD (Author’s Note: The word “marriage” can be used interchangeably with couples relationships of all kinds. The relationship challenges are similar whether couples are legally...
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Couples and Special Healthcare Needs: What You Need To Know (Part 3 of 4)
By Laura E. Marshak, PhD (Author’s Note: The word “marriage” can be used interchangeably with couples relationships of all kinds. The relationship challenges are similar whether couples are legally...
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Video Blog: Moving Forward in Your Individual Journey
Video Blog When a child is diagnosed with a medical condition or disability, life changes. Join Laura Marshak, PhD and Lisa C. Greene to discover how to move forward by focusing on taking good care of...
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Couples and Special Healthcare Needs: What You Need To Know (Part 4 of 4)
By Laura E. Marshak, PhD (Author’s Note: The word “marriage” can be used interchangeably with couples relationships of all kinds. The relationship challenges are similar whether couples are legally...
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Part 1 of 2: Caring, Connecting and Compassion: The Do’s and Don’ts for...
A mom shares her frustration: “I’m fed up, exhausted, and sick of feeling like no one cares. Our lives are a constant battle. My best friend just doesn’t get it. Talking about it makes her...
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Part 2 of 2: Caring, Connecting and Compassion: The Do’s and Don’ts for...
In our last blog of this two part series, we looked at what support is and isn’t. Here are the do’s and don’ts for giving and receiving support. Tips for giving support: Before giving support, ask if...
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No More ‘No!’: Avoiding Power Struggles
By the time Jason was three, he had heard the word ‘No!’ about 15,000 times! And, according to some research, that number is low. So when Jason’s mom said, “It’s time to take your medicine,” what do...
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Panic or Anticipation: Are You Ready For Summer?
Want to be a happy mama and papa? Want to know the key to having a great summer? Raise children who are creative. Of course, creativity has to be combined with self-discipline. If you have a creative...
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Back to School Days: Start the School Year on Track with a Parent-Teacher...
It’s that time of year again- back to school. And with it comes an air of excitement, anticipation and, for parents, some stress and worry. “Will my child like his or her teachers?” “Will he or she...
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Back to School Days: Getting Your Child’s Special Needs Met with IEP and 504...
This blog is the second in our “Back to School Days” series and is a continuation of our discussion about effective communication with teachers and school staff. This week we’ll look at IEP and 504...
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Counting Life’s Unexpected Blessings
Isn’t it interesting to look back over our lives and see where the twists and turns of the unexpected change the course of it? Life just doesn’t always work out as planned. Yet, I would have never...
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Tips for Good Communication with Teachers and School Staff about Your Child’s...
Communicating well is a critical skill that many of us simply weren’t born with. The good news is that communication skills can be easily learned. When a child has special medical needs, effective...
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Preparing Children for Their IEP or 504 Plan Meeting
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Avoiding the Bumps in the Road: The Essentials for Raising a Child with...
Parenting isn’t for whimps! Raising kids throughout their developmental stages is tricky enough; parents of kids with medical issues have to face additional challenges along the way. When we know...
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