I’ve lived near Philadelphia most of my life. Like most local kids, I had the mandatory school trips to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Franklin Institute. (Not all in one day.) As an ...

We just love visiting farms. Both of my kids love animals, Kevin in particular. There are many local farms and animal farms to visit with children in Pennsylvania. I think I have taken my kids to ...

Today really reiterated to me that I need to get back to the outdoors and get my kids outside. I had my son at the eye doctor and she is an expert in her field. She said that they are seeing an ...

Did you know that some school students, particularly those in rural areas such as Reservations, may ride the school bus for over 2 hours one way? Not exactly rocket science to identify it as a ...

Listen, I’m just going to open this article by bursting everyone’s bubble. Some of the most common questions I get from parents are about free special education advocates. Are IEP advocates free? How ...

Is your brain on overload the way mine is? And your kids’ too? This is why I am looking into mindfulness. To help me with the mental clutter. I’m pretty vigilant about not over committing us to things ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...

Are you good at sports? Is your child? Have you been told that you just “aren’t good at sports?” I have. In fact, I was in adaptive PE as a kid. I hated sports. Turns out, I really needed some help ...

Many special needs parents have never heard of Olmstead. But if you have a disability, love someone who does, or depend on disability services, a DOJ memo released on June 19 could affect your future.

One of the greatest IDEA misunderstandings among parents is the concept of Unilateral Placements. There is a lot of misinformation about them, how to do a unilateral placement and so on. And, when ...

Social skills don’t just develop naturally for every student—especially for those with disabilities. That’s why targeted interventions are essential. Whether your child or student has autism, ADHD, ...

Sometimes, you just need a classic. And “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” never misses. These printable coloring pages bring the charm of the book right into your learning time, whether you’re focusing on ...