Dec 3, 2010
6 Gift Guides for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
This year, I’ve seen numerous articles about buying appropriate gifts for kids with special needs. But most are long on generalities and short on specifics. Here are three shopping guides that give details you’ll appreciate: Terrri Mauro at about.com Once again, Terri Mauro provides an abundance of links at her website. My favorites are: Enterprising Parents – An index of businesses... read more
Aug 27, 2010
Four Ways to Start the School Year Well
Caring parents want their kids to get the most out of every school day. As parents, we do simple things to help our kids maximize each school day – be sure they get enough sleep, eat a good breakfast, have a quiet place to do homework, ask about school each day, communicate with teachers. Terri Mauro’s Back to School Resources But if your child has special needs, you can do even more. Terri... read more
Jul 14, 2010
How to Create Your Own Camp Mom
Though summer’s speeding by, it’s not too late for your child with special needs to enjoy a summer camp. Even if money’s tight or no camps meet your child’s needs, moms can create a memorable camp-like experience, thanks to Terri Mauro. Terri Mauro and Camp Mom Here’s what Terri says about why she started her first Camp Mom. “Finding a summer-camp experience... read more
Jun 21, 2010
Wrestling with an Angel, Part 4
Welcome back for Part 4 of the interview with Greg Lucas, who blogs about living with Jake, his son who has special needs. If you haven’t read Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this interview, you may want to go back and do so before diving in here. And be sure to visit Greg’s blog, Wrestling with an Angel, when you have the chance. Greg Lucas Interview, Part Four In this post, Greg shares his... read more
May 31, 2010
Four Ways to Share Your Opinions about Special Needs Books
How many books about kids with special needs have you read? Probably more than you realize! Terri Mauro, at about.com, wants you to share your faves with others in the special needs community. She’s posted over 200 reviews, but knows she can’t read them all. So she provides four ways for other readers to add to her resource list. Here’s what she says to do. Add Your Review to One Terri... read more


