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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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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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 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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At the Phoenix Zoo, they will let you bring in a cooler and your own food. This is great, because the food is quite expensive inside the zoo. These ideas are also great for other outings or road trips. Frozen Water Bottles These keep everything in the cooler cold until lunchtime. We bring in a wag... Read More

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When my oldest daughter reached the age where she was old enough to date, I admit, I was panic stricken.  After all, you don’t even have to look deep in the headlines to know that either kids these days seem to lack a conscious more than we did or the rapid fire way that we can communicate in... 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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Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common disorders of childhood that can permanently affect muscle movement over time.  It usually occurs before or at birth. Some children are born with the disability while others have traumatic births, accidents or illnesses before the age of three.  Sometimes ch... Read More

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Natural medicine is currently all the rage and for me it's something that I have been looking into as a compliment to regular medicine.  So, I am inclined to check out different methods and suggestions for getting and staying well with fruits, vegetables or herbs.  My son has been ill off and on t... Read More

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There are many ways to get your child involved in New Year's resolutions and activities.  Depending upon their abilities and age, you can involve them in their own and help them take ownership for how they feel and what they want to accomplish.  Here are some activities that will help your child f... Read More

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It's that time of year when the cookies are baking in the oven and it's cooler than 100 degrees.  The kids are itchy to get outside and play while you are excited just to do something different.  Here is my list of things to do before the end of December with your family: APS Electric Light Par... Read More

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