Embarking on a family vacation is always exciting, but for families with special needs children, it requires meticulous planning to guarantee a seamless and enjoyable...
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How to Secure Insurance Coverage for a Safety Bed
Written by Aimee RobesonOne of the important questions we hear is how to obtain insurance coverage for a safety bed. The Safety Sleeper has been...
Meet Lindsey, Our April Pay-It-Forward Winner!
We are thrilled to introduce you to our April Pay-It-Forward winner, Lindsey, from Monroeville, Pennsylvania! Lindsey will receive theĀ Wheely Rain Cape, the first product in...
Roseās Ruminations: Autism Awareness Month and My Journey of Gratitude
As we honor Autism Awareness Month during April, so many thoughts come to mind about this journey I never imagined I would be on. Over...
We Have a February Pay-It-Forward Winner!
As we continue celebrating our 10-year anniversary by giving back to our community of families, we are excited to announce that we have a winner...
Roseās Ruminations: Reflecting on 10 Special Years
I canāt believe it, but itās already been a decade! It seems like just yesterday that Abram wasĀ constantly waking in the middle of the night...
Roseās Ruminations: A Motherās Advice for Managing Meltdowns
With all of the sights, sounds and activities, the holiday season puts us on watch for sensory overload. Despite planning ahead and my best tips...
Easter Is On Its Way ā Hop to It!
Spring is just around the corner and Easter is nearly here with all its bunnies, baskets and bows! Here are some ways to make sure...
Keep Calm and Parent On!
Imagine a world where children could manage their stress in healthy ways. Children who are able to self-regulate their emotions and actions are better able...
Our "Giving Thanks" Tradition
āAs long as thanks is possible, then joy is always possible.ā ā Ann Voskamp Thanksgiving 2017, is on its way and we are preparing to...
Loving Learning for a Lifetime
Summer learning loss. Words that strike fear in the hearts of every uber-busy parent. Have we languished in the lazy unstructured days of summer at...
Being Social and It's Not On Facebook
Eye contact, showing interest, holding a conversation, Miss Manners may have gone by the wayside of the wall phone however good social skills have not!...
Find Your Place in the Sun - 3 Easy Activities to Get The Family Outside
"Iām bored!" Two weeks into summer break and the whining begins. Do I look like āJulie McCoy, your cruise director?ā (Shout out to The Love...
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N-!
Itās time! Time to pack your sunscreen, and trashy summer reads. To feel the wind in your hair. A pair of flip flops, oversized sunglasses,...
2017 ā We finally Made It
Is it me, or was 2016 the longest year ever? While the current state of the political climate may leave us anxious about the unknown...
Summer Potlucks
Families may have an array of dietary restrictions including avoiding gluten, casein, dyes, et cetera. Other diets may require a focus on probiotics and protein....
Sensory Play Activates Your Childās Imagination
John Medinaās Brain Rules looks at 12 ārulesā about our brains and how our brains function. The purpose of the rules is to understand how...
To Grandmotherās House We Go: Traveling for the Holidays with Special Needs
Almost one third of Americans will travel for the holidays, many of them to visit family. These trips can seem a little daunting for special...
UBE3A & Mutation: How This One Gene Mutation Can Lead to Autism
There are over one thousand different gene mutations that can lead to autism, and for a long time all researchers could do was catalog the...
Recent Debate on Autism Screening: You Decide
Last month the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) worked on putting together an official recommendation on screening for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in young...