Beyond the sandwich: lunch ideas
Most sandwiches get skipped, tossed, or otherwise disrespected. Give them a break with these high-protein alternatives.
How To Discuss Puberty with Your Child who has Special Needs
It’s not easy to talk to any child about how our bodies change during puberty...
Sun, Sand + Children with Complex Challenges: How to Enjoy a Family Beach Trip
When my wife Natalia and I planned a trip to Ballito a few years ago...
Finding Respite Care for Your Child With Special Needs – that doesn’t break the bank!
Another option that families enjoy is respite care offered through parent "co-ops."
Unity Vocational Training Centre
A training centre that provides vocational training to adult students with special needs...
“I don’t want to wear my AFOs.”
Some hints and tips to getting your child to wear his AFOs / SMOs
EDU360 Vocational Academy - Right Where We Belong
EDU360 students are at the heart of who we are and what we do. They matter most.
When Meds Affect Appetite
How to keep your child well nourished when side effects of ADHD medication affect appetite and eating patterns.
The Tendency to Overprotect Our Special Needs Kids
As parents of special needs children, we often develop coping strategies to deal with our child’s behaviours...
I Wish We’d Never Left the House…"
Some parents of children with difficult behaviours are held hostage by their child’s bad behaviours.
Financial planning for children with special needs
A special needs child’s diagnosis, severity, prognosis and life expectancy all impact a parent’s financial-planning process.
Why Autism remains hidden in Africa
Many African children with autism are hidden away at home, sometimes tied up, almost always undiagnosed...
