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Sponsored Preventing Summer Learning Loss Many parents worry about their child not retaining the knowledge and skills they learned during the schoo…
Meet Choyce Simmons: Annapolis Mompreneur and Inspiration Ms. Simmons was born with a purpose and a plan. It was after the loss of her mother, on Choyce's 21st…
How A Dyslexia Diagnosis Changed A Mom's Perspective As a young single mom, I was a coach, cheerleader, chef, comedian, and tutor to my son. I could handl…
KINDness in Special Education Have you ever felt frustrated, anxiety-ridden, or just plain angry when walking away from the IEP table?…
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So You Got an Autism Diagnosis. Now What? April is autism awareness month. Macaroni Kid publisher Elizabeth Varela, who lives in Lakewood, Cal…
5 Great Kid Books Featuring Characters With Developmental Disabilities Searching out books with diverse characters to share with your children is important, but it's not al…
Playhouse with a Purpose - GiGi's Annapolis Yes, there is a lot of “play” in GiGi’s Playhouse, but the Down Syndrome Achievement Ce…
Living With Autism: When A Sibling Leaves for College It’s such an exciting time for so many kids who are headed off to college. We have one of thos…
22 Summer Activities For Families With Special Needs Many parents of special needs kids -- and all kids really! -- struggle to find ways to spend summer days…