2013 Mom Approved Docs Best Doctors in Southeast Michigan
When kids need medical care, parents want the best. But finding that perfect practitioner can be a challenge. That’s precisely why Metro Parent has once again set out to create the ultimate referral...
View ArticleHelping Special Needs Kids Make Friends
Michael Campbell plays baseball and soccer, hangs out with his friends, enjoys video games – and is like any other 14-year-old-boy. His mom, Carol, didn’t think his life would ever be this way after he...
View ArticleRespite for Parents of Special Needs Children
For families of children with autism and other special needs, daily living demands constant planning and juggling. High health-care costs can leave few funds for daycare. And many parents, who know...
View ArticleThe Power of Parent-to-Parent Time
Ten mothers with 10 powerful messages shared their best life lessons about raising a child with a disability while a roomful of moms parenting younger children silently but eagerly absorbed each and...
View ArticleFisher-Price’s High Tech Exercise Bike for Toddlers
In case you didn’t already know from reading my recent post, I’m on the fence about technology and kids. While I think it’s wonderful in many ways, I believe we’ve become too dependent on screens and...
View ArticleFinding the Right Dentist for Kids with Special Needs
Taking care of your child’s teeth and gums is an important part of their overall health, but visiting the dentist can be daunting for some kids – especially those who have special needs. Children can...
View ArticleSports Fun for Kids with Special Needs
Children with special needs want to participate in the same sports activities as any kids their age. Whether that’s ballet or baseball, though, these youth often have challenges that can prevent them...
View ArticleResources for Special Needs Children: Programs in Detroit
Finding services for your child with special needs can be challenging. But, if you live in Detroit, there are various programs and resources nearby to help your child with autism spectrum disorder or...
View ArticleAnastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop & Café in Livonia is an Inclusive Workplace
Anastasia Rockwell and Katie Duffy, both 13, are the inspiration behind Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop & Café – a new, hip and inclusive coffee shop in Livonia. Both of these local teens have...
View ArticleTalking to Children with Special Needs About Sex
Having “the talk” is tough for every parent. But it can be especially challenging when your child has a developmental disability. Yet experts agree sex education is crucial for children with special...
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