Tag Archives: special needs

It is possible! Tips for traveling with kids who have special needs

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Andrea Scott RN

With the school break coming up fast, many families are preparing to travel. When you have a child with special needs, or even a child who struggles with transitions, you know there’s more to consider than just packing clothes for … Continue reading →

How to be your child’s best advocate

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Tamara Kraszewski, RN

You think your child is unwell or may have a developmental delay, or a learning disability – but you’re having difficulty navigating the system to get a diagnosis and a plan. You’re feeling frustrated, worried and scared.

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Role Modeling – they are watching us!

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

Kids are awesome imitators. What we do as parents shows our kids how we want them to behave. A few weeks ago I was driving with my youngest in the back seat and we were running late. We came upon … Continue reading →

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The realities of “bad moms”

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I was ready for some much needed routine as this school year starts, but then the reality hit me! The relaxed mode I was in is over and I’m left with an enormous amount of stress. Yes, stress with the … Continue reading →

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What is a growth mindset?

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

My 14-year-old sits hunched over her math homework. She is frustrated because she does not understand it. Her hands fly up in frustration and the words spew out “I can’t do it – I’m just not a math person!” According … Continue reading →