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Special Needs

Elaine Hall Discusses Son’s Autism Diagnosis, Special Needs Therapy, More

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Read our chat with the autism advocate and founder of The Miracle Project. She will be one of the keynote speakers at Metro Parent's Living with Autism Workshop in April.
School Issues

The Toned-Down Classroom

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A new study says busy graphics and multiple colors common in kindergarten classrooms are a distraction. What is the ideal environment for young kids to learn?
Travel

Navigating Kids Passports for International Family Vacations

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What documentation do you need for your kids to tag along to, say, Europe or Canada? Read on to find out the who, what and where of kids passports.
Special Needs

Helping Special Needs Kids Make Friends

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It's not always easy to form crucial bonds with peers. But parents can help foster connections to help their children learn, grow and have fun.
Advice

The Importance of Date Night for Parents

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Forget the excuses. Forget the guilt. It's really good for your relationship and your kids. Here are some tips on scheduling this special time.
Special Needs

Repairing Cleft Palates in Kids

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Since John Paul Orlosky was diagnosed with cleft palate, he's had surgeries and setbacks but now can speak clearly.
Special Needs

'Special' Siblings

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For 'typical' brothers and sisters of kids with special needs, the impact can be a challenge - and rich opportunity. Here's how local families find the right balance.
School Issues

Hot for Teacher: When Kids Get a Crush on Their Teachers

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It's normal for a teenager to develop an innocent crush on a teacher. But how do you make sure the affection doesn't go too far?
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