For Moms, and Dads Too! In Fact Any Family Members

For families of all special needs children, life takes a new direction. We suddenly need to know about a multitude of medical conditions. How to help our child deal with the effects of low muscle tone, where to find quality therapy products that really work are just a few of the challenges parents have to face.

I hope that this site will help families find the information they need and create a place to network. When I have a question about one of my daughter's problems, the first thing I do is call another parent.

If you have a question, have found a great product or book, let us know so that we can share that important information with others.

Lets help each other!

There are so many additional questions that you may need help with. For example, where to find help with potty training. What to do if you child always seems to have their tongue out. Where to find a good attorney to assist with estate planning and legal advice. Many states have very strict rules about how much money can be in a disabled child's name, even a few thousand dollars in a savings account could disqualify your child from benefits.

Home Safety is a top priority for all moms, but for the parent of a special needs child, home safety become an even bigger challenge. There are many ways to protect your child from every day dangers, and Make Your Home Safer.

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Would you like to make some extra income whilst working from home? Do you need a flexible schedule to work around your children?

I know all about the challenges of being a stay-home-mom, who still needs to help out with the family finances. That is why I began a work from home business, setting my own hours, and working mainly over the phone and computer. Its great, no long commutes, my children have never been in a day care center, I can go to all their class parties, and be home with them when they are sick.

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One of the biggest concerns for parents of a special needs child is providing for your child when you are gone. This is a matter that concerns us all. It can really set your mind at rest to know that your child's financial needs will be met when you are no longer around to take care of them. There is a way to do this, if you would like to know more please contact us.

Expecting a new baby is one of the most exciting times in any woman's life. There is so much to look forward to, yet it is also a time that brings many worries to your mind. One of the most important things is to ensure that you are eating properly and that your baby is receiving enough nutrition. There is a way to calm this fear. Switch to a pre-natal vitamin that has much, much more nutritional value than even prescription vitamins. Did you know that studies have shown that most women only get about 14% of the daily recommended levels of omega-3 fatty acids? As the body cannot produce these fatty acids, they must come from diet or supplement. Help your baby start life with the very best, start taking a pre-natal vitamin that is especially formulated for the needs of your baby. For more information and to get started please contact us using the form below.

Toilet Training

Toilet Training is one of those challenges that concerns us all. Would you like some help and advice from other moms who have already tackled this important milestone? We asked other moms for their stories and tips to assist others who might be wondering how to begin potty training their child. There were actually some surprising comments and great success stories. To read more check out Toilet Training.

La Leche League

For every new parent life becomes more challenging, but if you are the parent of a special needs baby there are even more questions.One thought that is often especially important to mothers is, will I be able to breast feed my baby? Nursing can be a challenging time for every new mom, so to find out more and have your questions answered contact the La Leche League.

As a special needs parent or family you may be looking for a place to buy diapers. For more than your average site about every kind of diaper need please take a moment to visit adult and baby diapers. If you need help or have any questions about diapering needs, Jaclyn is a great person to contact.

For Moms who are interested in a more natural, eco-friendly way of parenting check out the Holistic Moms Network.

This non-profit group is committed to a natural and holistic way of living. You will find lots of other moms to answer your questions and share their stories. There are local chapters throughout the country, giving you an opportunity to meet other moms who share your concerns for an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Now that summer is here it is so important to use the right sunscreen to protect not only our children, but also ourselves. But how do we know which of the many products is the best one to use? Don't worry the work has been done for you, check out the excellent report on sunscreens at Environmental Working Group.

Right now we are all worried about the N1H1 virus, more commonly known as the Swine Flu. For parent's of children with DS the decision to vaccinate or not is even more difficult. Our children are high risk, but also at high risk for a serious reaction to the vaccine. Before making your chose talk to as many people as possible. Other parents, and not just your pediatrician, but a doctor who specializes in working with children with Down Syndrome. This is important as a regular pediatrician may not have enough information and knowledge.

Every parent has to make their decision on what they feel is best for their child. Once you do the research and consider all the factors, make the decision that seems the best for your child.

Once you have a child with Down Syndrome in your life, you realize just how special these children are. Your life is changed but in such positive ways. This has inspired many parents to start their own charities and organizations to help promote awareness and assist children in any way they can. One of these parents is Andrea Roberts. After her son, Reece, was born she became involved in helping other new parents face the challenges of raising a special needs child. This commitment increased when Andrea became aware of the plight of children with Down syndrome in orphanages throughout the world.

These are truly the forgotten children, often living in dismal conditions and spending their short lives in institutions. Andrea began a fund raising organization called Reece's Rainbow, which raises money to help with the high cost of an international adoption. Please take the time to visit the site and possibly help these wonderful children who are waiting for a home. Ironically, there are no shortage of families who would love to adopt these children. However, the costs are what stops many families from their dream of adoption. To see some angel's who desperately need a loving home, go to Reece's Rainbow.

Another wonderful site to visit is Life2Orphans. This is a 501(c) registered charity that provides much need supplies to orphanages in the Ukraine. The charity is extremely efficient and well run. All supplies are send to their shipping center in Oregon, to be sent to the individual orphanages in the Ukraine. This ensures that all the boxes clear customs quickly and in tact. Receipts of the boxes are photographed, so that people who donate can be assured that everything arrived and went to the orphans.

Many of the orphanages are in extremely poor condition, some with little or no help for the children. Some of the most underfunded are those for the special needs children. The children are extremely undernourished. I was shocked to read it is typical there for formula feeding to stop at 4 months old. The children are then put on a diet of boiled potatoes and sugar water! One orphanage has over 40 bedridden children. These children desperately need donations to pay for high quality food and other basic supplies. They also need toys and bed linens.

Please consider donating to this charity. My children and I are busy right now collecting supplies to send to one of the special needs orphanages. They need clothes, shoes, socks, bed linens, towels, and developmental toys for the bed ridden children. To read more about this wonderful organization and see pictures of the children please visit Life 2 Orphans.

As parents we need all the help we can get when it comes to keeping our children safe. There are many everyday hazards to our families health that are easy to overlook. To get some fast answers to a variety of questions the Environmental Working Group has put together the "Everyday Pollution Solution."

For those of you who live in or visit Alabama and are looking for things to do, there is a new website to check out. Angela is a mom from Alabama who saw the need for a parent directory to "budget friendly and free family fun." She has created an excellent site to show parents how to have fun, and save money, something that is important to many of us. To learn more visit Alabama Family Fun.

On a recent trip to the library, my son handed me a book called "What if we do Nothing? Earth's Garbage Crisis." I was so impressed that he would pick up a book about recycling. It also showed me that parents can have a positive influence on their kids. I constantly talk to my kids about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. If we all make an effort to cut down on the amount of garbage we create, the world will be a better place. Becoming environmentally aware is such an important lesson for all our kids and one that is well received. Take the time to teach your children to respect the earth and help preserve their own future.

In addition to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, one of the key elements in garbage reduction is to start thinking about what happens to many household items when we are finished with them. One of the biggest problems is with electronics. Most homes are full of electronic appliances, toys and entertainment products. When you are finished with one of these items, search out a responsible recycling company in your area. Make sure that the item will not be sent overseas where many products continue to cause significant environmental damage. Become aware of the idea of Sustainable Consumption. This means only using goods and services that we need to meet our basic needs. In turn, this reduces the use of natural resources, creates less waste and less pollution. It also embodies the concept of sharing resources between rich and poor countries, and acting with concern for the future of our planet and future generations.

There are many great websites to visit with your children to help them get more information about environmental issues. One of the better ones is the Environmental Protection Agency run by the government. This site is fun, yet very informative and filled with great news and ideas for how to be more eco-friendly. Kids can do research to find new ways to conserve resources and reduce their carbon footprint, there are even games to play. To check it out go to Environmental Kids Club.