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Family Resources and Special Needs Parenting

7 Mindset Shifts That Help Me Thrive as a Special Needs Parent

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Raising Kind, Strong Kids in an Unkind, Messy World.

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PAYGO and Filial Responsibility May Bankrupt You; Better Know What They Are.

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Have I reached acceptance, or am I settling?

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How do you know when you’ve done enough?

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Invited to the carnival…but can’t ride any of the rides.

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A Special Needs Mom’s Distorted Sense of Wonder

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The Ultimate Guide to Sensory-Friendly Philly: 50 Spots You and Your Kid Will Love

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How to Choose Books for Preschoolers

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  • Professional Development Hours
    • Understand IEP Data Collection
    • Free Paraeducator IEP Guide
  • Become a Special Ed Advocate
    • IEP Transition Workshops
    • From Worries to Wins: Navigating Anxiety with IEPs and 504s
    • IEP Toolkit for Parents
    • Don’t IEP Alone Courses and Products
    • IEP Meeting Sur-THRIVE-al Kit
    • Your IEP Playbook
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