A memorial service for Mr. Young will take place on December 17 at St. Paul’s Baptist Church.
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Saying Yes To Walking in the Disability Pride Parade
“There’s nothing like it and I’m not the only one who feels that way.”
The Special Connection: Lincoln For President
The day of my son’s elementary school election I received a call from a major news network ‘s producer who was interested in doing a story about him.
Tips and Recipes For a Stress-Free Passover Seder
Planning, tips, and recipes for a happier holiday.
Losing Our Shit
I feel the need to be the voice of special needs parenting honesty.
Have a Healthy Halloween — Without Becoming the Food Police
Halloween is a magical holiday for most people. Who doesn’t like getting candy by the shopping bag full? I liked candy a bit too much as a child, so much […]
How to Plan a Playdate for Your Child With Special Needs
Managing and coordinating our kids’ social lives can feel like a full time job, especially if our children have special needs. I’ve become a bit of an expert in the […]
Amish Country Family Vacation
A most enlightening, peaceful, delicious and wholesome family vacation.
Keeping A New Year’s Resolution
What is your resolution and are you keeping it?
Learning About Healthy Food at The Kids' Nutrition Workshop
Yesterday, parents and kids attended the Fresh Direct Kids’ Nutrition Workshop at Montclair’s Nishuane Elementary School. Nutritionist Maggie Moon discussed the new food pyramid plate that came out earlier this month […]
Health & Wellness Tenth Anniversary and Benefit Concert
Who saw Stevie Wonder rolling out on the stage of American Idol to celebrate Steven Tyler’s birthday? Well, there is another big birthday that is not as sexy and flashy as […]


