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The “At a Glance” Document: One Page That Can Make a Huge Difference

The “At a Glance” Document: One Page That Can Make a Huge Difference

by Jennifer Arnold | Jul 31, 2026 | Community

It’s the beginning of a new school year, which for your child typically means a new teacher and maybe even a new school. For parents who have children with disabilities, sending them into a classroom with someone who may not be familiar with their needs, or even their...
Navigating Summer in the North State when Most Water Activities are not an Option

Navigating Summer in the North State when Most Water Activities are not an Option

by Jennifer Arnold | May 31, 2026 | Health & Nutrition

Peak summer in the North State is no joke. The thermometer can hit 107 before noon and it can feel like everyone around you practically lives at the lake or a backyard pool. Summer here has always revolved around water: the Sacramento River, Whiskeytown, Shasta Lake,...
Home Modifications That Can Transform Life for Families with Disabled Children

Home Modifications That Can Transform Life for Families with Disabled Children

by Jennifer Arnold | May 1, 2026 | Home Improvement

For families raising children with disabilities, the instinct is often to think about accessibility in the most traditional sense: ramps, grab bars and wider doorways. But the world of home modification has expanded dramatically, offering solutions that address a wide...
How to Throw a Sensory Safe Birthday Party

How to Throw a Sensory Safe Birthday Party

by Jennifer Arnold | Mar 30, 2026 | Health & Nutrition

Birthday parties are supposed to be magical, with balloons, singing “Happy Birthday,” party games and spending time with family and friends. But if you have a child with sensory processing differences, the party can feel overwhelming even before it begins. If you’ve...
Medical Trauma in Children: How Parents Can Help with Healing

Medical Trauma in Children: How Parents Can Help with Healing

by Jennifer Arnold | Mar 15, 2026 | Health & Nutrition, Special Needs

For medically complex kids, frequent appointments, blood draws, imaging, procedures and hospital stays are part of everyday life. While much of this care can be routine, the unpredictability of life with a chronic illness can take its toll. Most people don’t realize...
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