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Clawson Public School Bus Driver Larry Jose
Larry Jose never takes for granted how precious the cargo is that he hauls each day. As a Clawson Public Schools bus driver, he is in the company of anywhere from a handful of special needs children to...
View ArticleNew York Parents Hire Professional Potty Trainers
First, parents in Manhattan were paying $400 an hour for play date consultants. Now, they're hiring people to help potty train their children – and, according to ABC News, potty trainers are "the...
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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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 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 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...
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Best Playgrounds and Play Structures in Southeast Michigan
Looking for new adventures and bolder structures for your kids to climb and explore outdoors? Impress them with some of these fun playscapes, but also check out the unique activities and details they...
View ArticleFamily Fun Day at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield
Families with special needs children can hang out and enjoy water slides, train rides, games, crafts, barbecue and more. Register ASAP in advance. The post Family Fun Day at the Friendship Circle in...
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 and...
View ArticleFamily Fun Day at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield
Families with special needs children can hang out and enjoy water slides, train rides, games, crafts, barbecue and more. Register ASAP in advance. The post Family Fun Day at the Friendship Circle in...
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...
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Fisher-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...
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Finding 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...
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Top Private Schools, Ann Arbor
Sometimes, parents opt to send their children to a private school instead of attending their area’s public or charter schools. Families in the Ann Arbor region who are on the hunt for a private...
View ArticleFamily Alliance for Change Fundraiser Breakfast at Fairlane Central Campus in...
Family Alliance for Change (FAFC) is hosting its annual fundraiser breakfast to support peer-to-peer services that educate and empower parents of special needs children to meet their family goals. The...
View Article2013 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...
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