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Read more about the article Paid Family Caregiving for Children with Medical Complexity and Disabilities

Paid Family Caregiving for Children with Medical Complexity and Disabilities

  • Post published:March 28, 2023

The Paid Family Caregiving for Children with Medical Complexity and Disabilities webinar is a valuable resource for families.

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Read more about the article March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

  • Post published:March 9, 2023

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. According to the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD): "The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in…

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Read more about the article Publishers Weekly Offers Childrens’ Books for Black History Month 2023

Publishers Weekly Offers Childrens’ Books for Black History Month 2023

  • Post published:February 23, 2023

Reading books together opens up meaningful conversations and can help us when we're unsure how to broach subjects we're not used to discussing with our children.

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Read more about the article Black History Month: Questions to Contemplate

Black History Month: Questions to Contemplate

  • Post published:February 7, 2023

[Photo: Dr. Rodney Washington from his Dad Blog in 2020 made us think about how there are still too few narratives about Black men succeeding as professionals and strong dads…

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Read more about the article Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Thoughts on ‘Creative Maladjustment’

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Thoughts on ‘Creative Maladjustment’

  • Post published:January 12, 2023

The United States honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Monday of every January. He left us with so many lessons to learn. This year…

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Read more about the article Recommended Reading: Lisa Lightner’s ‘Holidays with a Disabled Child’

Recommended Reading: Lisa Lightner’s ‘Holidays with a Disabled Child’

  • Post published:December 6, 2022

We know that the holidays can be stressful, joyful, or sometimes a mixture. Last week we told you we would share resources for coping with the holidays throughout December. This…

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Read more about the article School Suspensions and Expulsions During the Holidays

School Suspensions and Expulsions During the Holidays

  • Post published:November 30, 2022

It can be hard when suspensions and expulsions of a child with an IEP happen right before long holiday breaks.

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Read more about the article Families as Allies Live – November 30

Families as Allies Live – November 30

  • Post published:November 29, 2022

Every time there is a fifth Wednesday in a month, we go live at noon to hear your feedback and questions, share what's been going on at Families as Allies and update you on current issues.

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Read more about the article Mental Illness Awareness Week: What I Wish I’d Known About Caregiving

Mental Illness Awareness Week: What I Wish I’d Known About Caregiving

  • Post published:October 7, 2022

The United States Congress established National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in 1990, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) facilitates MIAW the first week of October each year. This year's…

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Read more about the article Mental Illness Awareness Week: What I Wish I’d Known About Disclosure and Screening

Mental Illness Awareness Week: What I Wish I’d Known About Disclosure and Screening

  • Post published:October 6, 2022

The United States Congress established National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in 1990, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) facilitates MIAW the first week of October each year. This year's…

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