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Tuesday, 05 May 2020 00:00
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Kids with Special Healthcare Needs
How are children with special healthcare needs uniquely impacted -- especially those who often receive important care during the school day?
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Healthy Children
Friday, 11 May 2018 17:51
The Smile Factor: How to Teach Your Special Needs Child Good Oral Hygiene
Trying to get any child to lay off the candy and brush their teeth can be a challenge.
Yet, for parents of children with special healthcare needs, it can be even more problematic as there are variables that put them at a higher risk for dental problems.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 13 December 2017 18:21
Holiday Survival Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
In theory, the holidays are a time to relax and celebrate.
In reality, the holidays can be a busy time of planning, budgeting and managing complicated family dynamics — factor in the unique challenges that come with being the parent of a special needs child and you might have a recipe for even more seasonal stress.
I’ve been there and this doesn’t need to happen. A little prep work ahead of time with your special needs child can help reduce frustration, tantrums and emotional overdrive, as well as manage expectations of well-meaning family members.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 13 November 2017 20:26
How to Avoid Burnout When Caring for Your Special Needs Child
Parenting is challenging, but parenting a child with special needs brings the experience to a whole new level that no one can really understand until they live it.
From one day to the next, parents with special needs children can never really predict what the next day will bring. Will it require another trip to the doctor for another unforeseen and confusing medical issue? Will a certain behavior become so unmanageable that it impedes the ability for the child to get to school that day? Will you be on the phone with the school again for another challenging issue to sort through?
Even with all the challenges our special needs children present, we love and care about them deeply, but how do we as parents keep a positive outlook and not succumb to burning out?
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 06 April 2016 11:46
Living with Someone with Down Syndrome
Published in
Health Radio
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 12:11
Top 5 Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
Published in
Healthy Children
Saturday, 12 January 2013 16:00
The Special Gift of Service Animals
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast