Does your child's school condone costumes?
Tuesday October 31, 2006
Accident on the Little People, Big World family farm
Tuesday October 31, 2006
If you're a fan of Little People, Big World -- a TLC reality show about the Roloff family, including two parents and one teen son who are Little People and ... Read More
No-time, no-supply, no-skill costumes to make right now!
Tuesday October 31, 2006
So your child decides at the last minute that he wants to go trick-or-treating after all. Or that her storebought costume is itchy and too uncomfortable to wear. Or that ... Read More
Special needs around the blogosphere
Tuesday October 31, 2006
From around the Web, five recent blog entries of interest to parents of children with special needs:
The Joy of Autism has an entry today on the joy of preparing for ... Read More
Site of the Day: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Masks by Jan Brett
Tuesday October 31, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Are you handing out "safe" goodies to trick-or-treaters?
Monday October 30, 2006
Round-up of cancer resources added
Monday October 30, 2006
"Before You Look for Information on Cancer," the latest addition to our section on medical issues, lists two dozen resources to help parents with research, advocacy, support and outreach on ... Read More
Any ideas to share on keeping kids in bed all night?
Monday October 30, 2006
A tired mom writes in the forum: "Lately my 7yo has been wandering into our bed...causing a restless night for all 3 of us...any suggestions to curb this behavior?" I ... Read More
Special needs entertainment news
Monday October 30, 2006
Farrelly Brothers to translate "I'm With Stupid"
I'm With Stupid, the BBC show mentioned in a September special-needs entertainment news entry, is coming to the U.S., where it will be made ... Read More
Site of the Day: Monday, October 30, 2006 Simple Pop-Ups You Can Make
Monday October 30, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Your Sunday Quiz Break: Week ending October 28
Sunday October 29, 2006
The weekly quiz has been updated to feature questions from the last week of entries in this Parenting Special Needs blog. Can you remember the answer to this one?
Which childhood ... Read More
Around About: Sunday, October 29, 2006
Sunday October 29, 2006
A Sunday "Site of the Day" special: Just as Saturday's "Five Fun Things to Do" points you toward amusing and informative places to visit around the Internet, every Sunday morning ... Read More
Saturday catch-up: What you missed since October 20
Saturday October 28, 2006
It's the weekend! Stretch! Take a deep breath! And catch up with all that stuff you meant to read on this site over the past week! Here are all the ... Read More
Parent of autistic child booted from congressman's office
Saturday October 28, 2006
Got some time to sit around watching YouTube this weekend? The blog Adventures in Autism would like you to spend it watching this clip of a father of a child ... Read More
Five Fun Things to Do: Saturday, October 28, 2006
Saturday October 28, 2006
A Saturday "Site of the Day" special: Most days, a single Site of the Day is plenty to keep you occupied. But on Saturday morning, with kids underfoot and a ... Read More
The dangers of fingernail biting
Friday October 27, 2006
Friday Book Club: Understanding Sensory Dysfunction and Sensational Kids
Friday October 27, 2006
Every Friday is book review day for the Harried Parent's Book Club, and this month, we've had a theme: In honor of the 35th anniversary of Sensory Integration International, an ... Read More
Does TV prevent mental retardation? and more of your comments
Friday October 27, 2006
Readers are sounding off in the comments all over this Parenting Special Needs blog, but it can be hard to find and respond to those opinions when they're on posts ... Read More
Site of the Day: Friday, October 27, 2006 Vampire Like Me
Friday October 27, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Should babies get psychotherapy?
Thursday October 26, 2006
Baby Charlotte lives, but has nowhere to live
Thursday October 26, 2006
When I first blogged about Baby Charlotte around this time last year, she was an example of the struggle between parents who want to give their disabled children every chance ... Read More
Photos and videos show off kids with special needs
Thursday October 26, 2006
You've almost made it through the week; what you need is a little inspiration to see you through to Friday. Check this space every Thursday morning for a little pick-me-up ... Read More
Site of the Day: Thursday, October 26, 2006 Halloween Treats Calorie Calculator
Thursday October 26, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Celebs duke it out on embryonic stem-cell research
Wednesday October 25, 2006
Adapt your new car to your child's needs
Wednesday October 25, 2006
Buying a new or used car this year? Whether you're buying a family chariot or wheels for a new young driver, the adaptations needed to make the vehicle accessible to ... Read More
Special needs in the news
Wednesday October 25, 2006
The following stories have been added to special needs news folders throughout this Parenting Special Needs sites in the last couple of weeks. Check back every Wednesday to scan the ... Read More
Site of the Day: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Halloween Speech Therapy Games
Wednesday October 25, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Survey: 1 in 5 parents don't check for head lice
Tuesday October 24, 2006
Tasty treats for children on restricted diets
Tuesday October 24, 2006
Planning some goodie-baking for a Halloween party, classroom celebration, or candy swap? Consult these articles for recipes around the Web that will help you fit a healthy helping of treats ... Read More
Special needs around the blogosphere
Tuesday October 24, 2006
From around the Web, five recent blog entries of interest to parents of children with special needs:
Spina Bifida Moms has a sweet item on a New York woman who teaches ... Read More
Site of the Day: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Nutrition Data: Sweets
Tuesday October 24, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Study: Mac 'n' cheese to blame for obesity
Monday October 23, 2006
Skip the straps with a stick-on bra for the sensory sensitive
Monday October 23, 2006
A discussion of underwear in the Parenting Special Needs Forum -- specifically, the struggle to find a bra that a girl with sensory issues will agree to wear -- ... Read More
Special needs entertainment news
Monday October 23, 2006
Yankee helps special-needs parents
If you were watching Extreme Makeover: Home Edition last night, you saw Yankees catcher Jorge Posada donating a signed uniform to the Arena family, who were still ... Read More
Site of the Day: Monday, October 23, 2006 Halloween and Diabetes
Monday October 23, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Your Sunday Quiz Break: Week ending October 20
Sunday October 22, 2006
The weekly quiz has been updated to feature questions from the last week of entries in this Parenting Special Needs blog. Can you remember the answer to this one?
Friday's poll ... Read More
Around About: Sunday, October 22, 2006
Sunday October 22, 2006
A Sunday "Site of the Day" special: Just as Saturday's "Five Fun Things to Do" points you toward amusing and informative places to visit around the Internet, every Sunday morning ... Read More
Saturday catch-up: What you missed since October 13
Saturday October 21, 2006
It's the weekend! Stretch! Take a deep breath! And catch up with all that stuff you meant to read on this site over the past week! Here are all the ... Read More
Five Fun Things to Do: Saturday, October 21, 2006
Saturday October 21, 2006
A Saturday "Site of the Day" special: Most days, a single Site of the Day is plenty to keep you occupied. But on Saturday morning, with kids underfoot and a ... Read More
Should preschoolers be taking Ritalin?
Friday October 20, 2006
Friday Book Club: Sensory Integration and the Child
Friday October 20, 2006
Every Friday is book review day for the Harried Parent's Book Club, and this month, we have a theme: In honor of the 35th anniversary of Sensory Integration International, an ... Read More
Share your experience in the forum
Friday October 20, 2006
The following posts in the Parenting Special Needs forum are from parents and family members seeking advice and support. Can you help?
Mom of two special boys: "My 10 year old ... Read More
Disgusting time-out spots, and more of your comments
Friday October 20, 2006
Readers are sounding off in the comments all over this Parenting Special Needs blog, but it can be hard to find and respond to those opinions when they're on posts ... Read More
Site of the Day: Friday, October 20, 2006 Halloween Cards for St. Jude's
Friday October 20, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Are today's teen novels terrific or traumatic?
Thursday October 19, 2006
Get your teen to read
Thursday October 19, 2006
It's Teen Read Week, or, as it would be called in my house, "Teen Still Won't Read No Matter How Many Special Events You Throw At Her" Week. But whether ... Read More
Photos and videos show off kids with special needs
Thursday October 19, 2006
You've almost made it through the week; what you need is a little inspiration to see you through to Friday. Check this space every Thursday morning for a little pick-me-up ... Read More
Site of the Day: Thursday, October 19, 2006 Pick a Pumpkin
Thursday October 19, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Which special-needs programs have you viewed?
Wednesday October 18, 2006
What to expect from an occupational therapist (and what the therapist expects from you)
Wednesday October 18, 2006
Raising a Sensory Smart Child, last Friday's Harried Parent's Book Club selection, is a collaboration between an occupational therapist and a parent, and both viewpoints are clear in "Working with ... Read More
Special needs in the news
Wednesday October 18, 2006
The following stories have been added to special needs news folders throughout this Parenting Special Needs sites in the last couple of weeks. Check back every Wednesday to scan the ... Read More
Site of the Day: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Halloween Candy Game
Wednesday October 18, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Do you believe TV causes autism?
Tuesday October 17, 2006
Your guide to the best asthma resources
Tuesday October 17, 2006
Looking for information on asthma? A new article in our section on asthma lists worthwhile resources in a variety of categories, including sites around the About network, "Just the Facts" ... Read More
Special needs around the blogosphere
Tuesday October 17, 2006
From around the Web, five recent blog entries of interest to parents of children with special needs:
Does TV cause autism? Word of a Cornell study suggesting that startling cause-and-effect is ... Read More
Site of the Day: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Enchanted Learning Halloween Crafts
Tuesday October 17, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Would you want an Extreme home makeover?
Monday October 16, 2006
Halloween costumes to suit your child
Monday October 16, 2006
Soon it will be that time again -- that time when you realize Halloween's almost here and your child hasn't decided on a costume yet and you have to throw ... Read More
Special needs entertainment news
Monday October 16, 2006
Brothers & Sisters & diabetes
The ABC drama Brothers & Sisters added special-needs parenting to its mix of family dilemmas last night as the young daughter of oldest sister Sarah (Rachel ... Read More
Site of the Day: Monday, October 16, 2006 The Great Lemon Event
Monday October 16, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Your Sunday Quiz Break: Week ending October 15
Sunday October 15, 2006
The weekly quiz has been updated to feature questions from the last week of entries in this Parenting Special Needs blog. Can you remember the answer to this one?
Which group ... Read More
Around About: Sunday, October 15, 2006
Sunday October 15, 2006
A Sunday "Site of the Day" special: Just as Saturday's "Five Fun Things to Do" points you toward amusing and informative places to visit around the Internet, every Sunday morning ... Read More
Saturday catch-up: What you missed since October 14
Saturday October 14, 2006
It's the weekend! Stretch! Take a deep breath! And catch up with all that stuff you meant to read on this site over the past week! Here are all the ... Read More
Five Fun Things to Do: Saturday, October 14, 2006
Saturday October 14, 2006
A Saturday "Site of the Day" special: Most days, a single Site of the Day is plenty to keep you occupied. But on Saturday morning, with kids underfoot and a ... Read More
T-ball coach sentenced in assault on autistic player
Friday October 13, 2006
Friday Book Club: Raising a Sensory Smart Child
Friday October 13, 2006
Every Friday is book review day for the Harried Parent's Book Club, and this month, we have a theme: In honor of the 35th anniversary of Sensory Integration International, an ... Read More
Comedy Central to air autism benefit Sunday night
Friday October 13, 2006
Can you ever have too many stars? Comedy Central aims to find out on Sunday at 8 p.m. (EST, live on the network and on its Web site) with its ... Read More
Site of the Day: Friday, October 13, 2006 Lemony Snicket
Friday October 13, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Question of the Day: Trick or treat?
Thursday October 12, 2006
Spina bifida added to listing of medical issues
Thursday October 12, 2006
The latest diagnosis on our Alphabet Soup listing of special-needs acronyms is SB -- spina bifida -- and that's also the subject of a new section in our gathering of ... Read More
Photos and videos show off kids with special needs
Thursday October 12, 2006
You've almost made it through the week; what you need is a little inspiration to see you through to Friday. Check this space every Thursday morning for a little pick-me-up ... Read More
Site of the Day: Thursday, October 12, 2006 Hershey's Virtual Pumpkin Decorator
Thursday October 12, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Question of the Day: Playtime
Wednesday October 11, 2006
March of Dimes petitions for Google doodle
Wednesday October 11, 2006
What's in a doodle? Millions of opportunities for raising awareness, reasons the March of Dimes. The organization has an online petition that aims to convince search giant Google to make ... Read More
Special needs in the news
Wednesday October 11, 2006
The following stories have been added to special needs news folders throughout this Parenting Special Needs sites in the last couple of weeks. Check back every Wednesday to scan the ... Read More
Site of the Day: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 The Official Halloween Safety Game
Wednesday October 11, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Question of the Day: CDC autism study
Tuesday October 10, 2006
Learn more about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tuesday October 10, 2006
It seems that every day brings news of more school violence. Even when bloodshed is averted, as in yesterday's incident in Joplin, Missouri -- in which a 13-year-old brought an ... Read More
Special needs around the blogosphere
Tuesday October 10, 2006
From around the Web, five blogs or blog entries of interest to parents of children with special needs:
Can a school district bus all diabetic children to one school to save ... Read More
Site of the Day: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Phat Diabetics
Tuesday October 10, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Question of the Day: Changing labels
Monday October 9, 2006
Nut-free goodies for Halloween and beyond
Monday October 9, 2006
Candy season is tough for kids with food allergies. No reaching into the Trick-or-Treat bag and scarfing sweets for them -- every piece must be scrutinized for possible allergen ingredients ... Read More
Special needs entertainment news
Monday October 9, 2006
Rapper's good deeds
If you spend a lot of time trying to keep your child from listening to rap music, it may seem ludicrous that anyone who makes those raunchy rhymes ... Read More
Site of the Day: Monday, October 9, 2006 Send an ASL Greeting
Monday October 9, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Your Sunday Quiz Break: Week ending October 7
Sunday October 8, 2006
The weekly quiz has been updated to feature questions from the last week of entries in this Parenting Special Needs blog. Can you remember the answer to this one?
According to ... Read More
Around About: Sunday, October 8, 2006
Sunday October 8, 2006
A Sunday "Site of the Day" special: Just as Saturday's "Five Fun Things to Do" points you toward amusing and informative places to visit around the Internet, every Sunday morning ... Read More
Saturday catch-up: What you missed since September 29
Saturday October 7, 2006
It's the weekend! Stretch! Take a deep breath! And catch up with all that stuff you meant to read on this site over the past week! Here are all the ... Read More
Five Fun Things to Do: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Saturday October 7, 2006
A Saturday "Site of the Day" special: Most days, a single Site of the Day is plenty to keep you occupied. But on Saturday morning, with kids underfoot and a ... Read More
Question of the Day: Flu shots
Friday October 6, 2006
Friday Book Club: Starting Sensory Integration Therapy
Friday October 6, 2006
Every Friday is book review day for the Harried Parent's Book Club, and this month, we have a theme: In honor of the 35th anniversary of Sensory Integration International, an ... Read More
Underwear that's no fun to wear
Friday October 6, 2006
As if children with sensory-integration problems didn't have enough clothing issues, girls who have trouble with elastics or layers or labels or straps have a double challenge when it comes ... Read More
Site of the Day: Friday, October 6, 2006 BBB Autism Support Network Halloween Guide
Friday October 6, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Question of the Day: School security
Thursday October 5, 2006
New to Enterprising Parents: E K Access
Thursday October 5, 2006
Today's Site of the Day featured holiday insulin-pump packs for children from a company started by the mother of a child with diabetes, and now that company, PumpWear, is joined ... Read More
Photos and videos show off kids with special needs
Thursday October 5, 2006
You've almost made it through the week; what you need is a little inspiration to see you through to Friday. Check this space every Thursday morning for a little pick-me-up ... Read More
Site of the Day: Thursday, October 5, 2006 Holiday Pump Paks
Thursday October 5, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Question of the Day: Fitness
Wednesday October 4, 2006
OCD research and resources
Wednesday October 4, 2006
Does Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder run in your family? If you and your child, your child and another relative, or even two or more relatives in your extended family have been diagnosed ... Read More
Special needs in the news
Wednesday October 4, 2006
The following stories have been added to special needs news folders throughout this Parenting Special Needs sites in the past week. Check back every Wednesday to scan the most recent ... Read More
Site of the Day: Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Halloween Language Activities
Wednesday October 4, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Question of the Day: After-school TV
Tuesday October 3, 2006
Can you get a more flexible work schedule?
Tuesday October 3, 2006
Parents who have both special-needs children and full-time jobs may find themselves pulled constantly, painfully in two directions -- between doctor's appointments and business meetings, child-care gaps and time clocks, ... Read More
Special needs around the blogosphere
Tuesday October 3, 2006
From around the Web, five recent blog entries of interest to parents of children with special needs:
I'm a big fan of flashcards, and I've even been known to bring them ... Read More
Site of the Day: Tuesday, October 3, 2006 Trick-or-Treat for Food Allergy
Tuesday October 3, 2006
Halloween Site of the Day Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Question of the Day: Intent to write
Monday October 2, 2006
Writing a letter of intent
Monday October 2, 2006
No one likes to think about this, but: If you were to die suddenly, would those left behind know all the details of your child's everyday life -- doctors, school ... Read More
Special needs entertainment news
Monday October 2, 2006
Whether you make an effort to catch every new TV show and DVD as it comes along, or can't even seem to find the energy to set your VCR, it's ... Read More
Site of the Day: Monday, October 2, 2006 PatchWorx
Monday October 2, 2006
Halloween "Site of the Day" Special: The Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day has been taken over by goblins and, throughout the month of October, will feature a daily ... Read More
Your Sunday Quiz Break: Week ending September 30
Sunday October 1, 2006
The weekly quiz has been updated to feature questions from the last week of entries in this Parenting Special Needs blog. Do you recall the answer to this one?
What is ... Read More
Around About: Sunday, October 1, 2006
Sunday October 1, 2006
A Sunday "Site of the Day" special: Just as Saturday's "Five Fun Things to Do" points you toward amusing and informative places to visit around the Internet, every Sunday morning ... Read More