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80s Toys

July 28, 2010 By Amy Phelps

Somehow "Just a Thought" columnist and game reviewer Michael Erb and I got into a discussion of '80s toys, more specifically, toy robots. more »

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Favorite Family Activities

By aphelps - Feb 9 2010 9:34AM

Don't forget sledding and building snowman when kids get a snow day off from school... more »

What's Your New Year's Resolution?

By aphelps - Jan 12 2010 4:20PM

Since I'm cooking more, I'm going to make sure my kids get to help and not worry about the mes. more »

Events for your family

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Childbirth Education Class

July 29, 2010

Childbirth Education Class at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
Call 424-2748 to... more »

Special Parents

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Super Parent

May 24, 2010 Because of all the challenges we have had to overcome as special parents, we tend to think we have to always be “super-human” and “hero”-like. » Full Story

I Have Been There

April 6, 2010 When you are raising a child with special needs, you see the world in a whole new way—because our kids have changed the make-up of our hearts, the way in which we respond to things around us... » Full Story

Stop and enjoy the scenery

March 8, 2010 When people ask me “How is your daughter doing?” my most recent response has been, “better than me on most days. » Full Story

Save your energy

December 7, 2009

A very wise friend of mine gave me some great advice early on in my special parenting journey—she said these few, very simple, yet very powerful words—”Save your energ... » Full Story

Taking things one day at a time

October 6, 2009 I have been on this special parenting journey for six years now, and the most valuable thing I have learned recently is that we have to take this one day at a time. » Full Story

On special siblings

September 8, 2009 This month is dedicated to all of the special siblings and siblings to-b. » Full Story

Standing Strong

March 30, 2009 I have heard so many comments from people regarding the divorce rate for couples who have a child with special needs is much higher than for couples with only typically developing children. » Full Story

Shifting your focus

March 5, 2009 I’m sure all of you, like me, have many other responsibilities in your everyday lives besides caring for your special chil. » Full Story

Don't Walk Alone

November 26, 2008 How connected are you with other families that also have a child with special needs?

Have you sought out groups or play dates with other families like yours? If you’re not sure that you... » Full Story

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