Happy Back-to-School Season

31 Aug 2009 09:20 PM

School started two weeks ago here in our corner of the world. I don't know if it ever gets any easier, this letting your children grow. That is, after all, what motherhood is about--making yourself obsolete.

1 comments — latest 21 Dec 2009 12:39 PM by carolinetheparent

Part II: Managing Childhood Asthma

30 Aug 2009 08:53 PM

If your child has asthma, developing a care plan is one of the most important things you can do towards maintaining his or her health and reducing asthmatic episodes. Eliminate or control triggers in your child's environment. Keep your home clean and vacuum as often as possible.

Part I: Recognizing Asthma in Children

29 Aug 2009 08:49 PM

Did you know that asthma,a chronic inflammatory condition of the bronchial airways, affects nearly five million children in the United States? Asthma is now so widespread, it is the most common of all childhood illnesses. Common, however, doesn't mean it isn't serious.

Considering a New Baby after a Special Needs Child   

28 Aug 2009 03:34 PM

I spoke with a mom recently whose only child is autistic. She wants more children, but the specter of disabilities looms large. Should parents of special needs children tempt the fates with a second or later pregnancy? The answer is often as unique as the families considering it.

1 comments — latest 07 Sep 2009 01:29 PM by Gianna559

Four Steps for Back-to-School IEP's

19 Aug 2009 02:56 PM

It's back to school time, and for parents of special needs children, that means more than just a new backpack and freshly sharpened pencils.

Autism: It's Not Like You Think

15 Aug 2009 08:25 PM

If you've seen Rainman or a TV show about autism, you may think you know what it looks like. Think again. Autism is a diverse spectrum of disorders, and no two individuals will exhibit the exact same pattern of characteristics, or with the same severity.

Keeping Special Needs Kids Healthy

11 Aug 2009 03:37 PM

Cold and flu season are right around the corner, and for parents of some special needs children, it's a season we particularly dread. Our kids frequently have underlying medical conditions that can make even the most typical of childhood illnesses anything but child's play.

Tags: H1N1 | illness | prevention | seasonal flu

Don't Speak for Me

08 Aug 2009 08:56 AM

I am the parent of an autistic child. Unlike some parents who can attribute the onset of autistic-like behaviors to a certain timeframe or set of events, my son was born as he is. Different. Quirky. And in my mind, perfect.

4 comments — latest 16 Jan 2010 11:04 AM by genialbutuhsomay

Tags: autism