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Why I Became A Special Education Attorney

Eight years ago I moved my law practice from bankruptcy to special education. I had a personal reason for this. A few years prior to that shift, my second son was diagnosed with Autism. Right after accepting the challenge of the Autism diagnosis, I e...

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Tips for Keeping Packed Lunches Fun and Interesting

Tips for Keeping Packed Lunches Fun and Interesting by: Melissa Brantly Severson • Let the child choose his or her own lunch box or reusable lunch bag. Encourage the child to add decorations, too. • Children like finger foods. Cut chicken, c...

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Baby Fingers: Unlocking The Benefits Of Teaching American Sign Language To Hearing Children

Baby Fingers, founded by Lora Heller in 2000, takes a unique approach to teaching communication skills: rather than relying on spoken words, Baby Fingers has developed a method of using American Sign Language to build language skills in hearing child...

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Magical Dolphins Ans Surfing Cats

Magical Dolphins and Surfing Cats: A Tale of Unlikely Adventures In a world where magic exists, there are two extraordinary creatures that capture the hearts and imaginations of people: magical dolphins and surfing cats. These enchanting beings have...

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Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims

Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims by: Dawn Fry How many times have you flipped through the pages of a magazine or newspaper and seen images of children with captions like “Brats,” “Bullies,” or “Mean and Self...

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Updated Hurricane Teaching Tips

Updated Hurricane Teaching Tips by: Freda J. Glatt, MS With this severe, active, hurricane season underway, here are some ideas to make areas of the curriculum relevant to your children. There are also suggestions for dealing with the aftermath ...

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Mental Health Is Important Mental health is how people think, feel, and act as they face life's situations. It affects how people handle stress, relate to one another, and make decisions. Mental health influences the ways individuals look at th...

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Normally We Do

For a Christmas present, our children pulled their resources and gave the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly a marvelous little vacation in the eastern hills of Tennessee. Upon arrival, we were delightfully surprised with all of our ...

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Discover More About The Importance of Early Childhood Education

Discovering the Importance of Early Childhood Education Early childhood education plays a vital role in the development of children. It is during the early years that children's brains are highly receptive to learning, making it a critical time for ...

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Rewards May Bring The Best In Your Child

As parents, we all want the best for our children. We want them to be happy, successful, and equipped with the necessary skills to navigate through life. However, raising children is no easy feat, and it requires a lot of patience, effort, and unders...

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