Special Needs Child

Everytime I think I can stop looking for activities, I end up finding more!  Here are more fun events happening this month to keep you and your family busy, happy, and learning. Free Science Saturdays - Chandler.  Tumbleweed Ranch.  2nd Saturday, October -May (excluding November and March).  ... Read More

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It's getting hot already and there are still some cool things to do!  I have compiled some things to do ranging from the nerdy stuff to fun family activities. There are some great free events coming up, so this is the time to take advantage of them before we become recluses this summer.  Enjoy! F... Read More

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My son absolutely loves doing crafts with me.  I think part of him loves the tactile part of it and then creating something really neat to show everyone.  This craft for Mother's Day requires a little deconstruction and prep on your part.  I found all of the materials at Michael's for under $5 (... Read More

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When you bring your little one home for the first time as a first time mom, you don't really know what you will use or not use.  You have some idea of what will be useful and you registered for those items.   But only seasoned moms know what they can't live without.  I polled my mom friends on ... Read More

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 If you can't afford to have your child go to an overnight camp or it won't work for your schedule, day camps are great for special needs children.  There are so many out there that I know some will be missed in the process.  Here is a "best of" list to assist you with your decisions: Arizona Fo... Read More

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It's that time of year to start planning for your travels and camps for your kids.  According to the America Camp Association your child needs camp for these reasons: 1.  Camp forever changes your child for the better 2.  Camp teaches your child to "move it, move it" 3.  Camp keeps all th... Read More

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This Easter our family has been a little busier than normal.  We were looking to do something that was easy, but still required our son to use his fine motor skills.  Thankfully the 99 Cent Store had almost all of my materials there.   My son can't write anything other than his name, so I actu... Read More

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 Eggs are one of the main attractions of Easter and yet, they can be the most fragile at the same time.  Our special needs children are just like eggs in many ways.  Decorating eggs is a must do event for Easter and all kids love the creative process of decorating.  I have collected a sampling ... Read More

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When raising a special needs child, there will be times when you have questions or are unsure your child is getting the right assistance.  There are a lot of different websites or information that you aren't always sure is credible or applies to your situation.  I know as a parent that sometimes a... Read More

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Tonsils are a unique and sometimes pesky part of our bodies.  When they become inflamed, they become a huge problem. In the case of our son, they were so bad they were pushing on his ear drums causing fluid to build up.  Poor little guy started to lose his hearing and it wasn't until we went to hi... Read More

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