Autism Diet Dos and Don’ts
Our latest 'Thrive' column
Sports and ADHD: A Positive Connection?
If you’d like to incorporate sports into your child’s life to improve his or her ADHD symptoms, keep these tips in mind.
Clinical vs. Home Therapy: What is Best for My Child?
Tips to choose the best location for your child's success.
Season of Dance for Kids With Special Needs
Local churches and schools make sure kids with special needs don't miss out on fun traditions.
Special Needs Parenting and Your Role as Advocate
Trust your instincts and seek second opinions when needed
Friday Night Family Nights at the Skating Rink
After having a great time at a roller skating birthday party, our family started to make it a regular Friday night activity.
Valentine's Day All Month
A great reminder to give positive notes and praise to the people around us.
Introducing the East Mecklenburg Otters Swim Team
Johnston YMCA hosts a new swim team for the Special Olympics.
A Visit to the NC Transportation Museum
The NC Transportation Museum is just a short drive from Charlotte and is a great family-friendly location.
SKILLS Group of Charlotte Helps Teens With Special Needs Grow
SKILLS Group of Charlotte offers instruction in a variety of areas to teens with special needs.
Ride the Trolley to Uptown Charlotte
Charlotte's Gold Line Trolley is wheelchair accessible and a great way to get to the sights in Uptown Charlotte.
Top 10 Sensory Friendly Gifts for Kids
Gifts for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder.
5 Ways to Say Thank You
While you run around shopping for friends and family, remember the teachers and assistants who work with your child every day. Here are 5 ways to show your appreciation.
Time Management
Last January, I declared 2015, The Year of the No. Here are 4 things I learned.
Q4KIDZ
If you owned a boat, what would you name it? What would you do if you could make time stand still? Find out how you can get the daily Q4KIDZ question sent to you.
2015 People Who Care
Five local moms and dads who are changing Charlotte for the better.
Going ‘Over the Edge’ for Special Olympics North Carolina
Adventure seekers rappel the Hyatt House uptown Nov. 14 to raise money for Special Olympics NC.
Lessons from the Throne
In 2013, I started the process to add an accessible bathroom to our house. It took a long time, but I learned a lot along the way.
Night Rider
There is no easy way to deal with sleep issues in children with special needs. Here are a few ways to keep calm and maintain sanity.
Getting Organized
Organization and filing tips for parents of children with special needs.
Easing the Pain of Seeing a Doctor for Children with Special Needs
Tips to help ease the pain of a trip to the doctor or a surgical procedure for children with special needs.
A Wheelchair Basketball Mystery
Learn more about a mystery book for kids written by local mom, Annie Beth Donahue.
Advocate vs. Adversary
Choosing how to advocate for your child means being aware of the emotions both you and others may be dealing with.
Basic Instincts
Trust your instincts when making decisions about school placement for your child
Building Rapport With Your Child's Therapists
Tips to ensure a healthy parent-therapist connection that sets your child with special needs up for success
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