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This time of year marks the beginning of party season for my family, with the birthdays of my two kids, their two cousins, and assorted aunts and uncles falling within a three-month span. Throw in Easter, and that's a lot of big family get-togethers, and a lot of potential for stressed-out misbehavior (by both my son and, I'll confess it, me). If you're also looking at family gathering overload in the coming months, don't forget to consult Special Needs Kids and Special Occasions, an article that will help you find a way for both you and your child to enjoy the relative onslaught. And if you'd like more tips, look in the "In the Community" folder for the sub-category marked "Holidays and Special Occasions." It's right there under "Disaster Preparedness," though, between you and me, it's the same difference.