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President’s Day
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President’s Day is next week, Monday, February 15, and here are some facts and activities for you and your children to celebrate it! President’s Day commemorates our U.S. Presidents, and most importantly the “Father of Our Country,” George Washington. Some may not know that this holiday is also recognized as honoring Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s Birthdays. Before 1971, President’s Day was celebrated on Washington’s birthday, February 22nd, leaving it to fall on different days of…
Read More »A Successful College Experience
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As the end of the Fall semester approaches, students are preparing for final exams and cramming in their final assignments. On top of finals, many students may also be feeling like their first semester wasn’t as they hoped it would be, but this doesn’t mean college isn’t the right fit for them. If this sounds like you, read on. Transferring to a different college may sound overwhelming but it could be the appropriate change…
Read More »Events for Children with Disabilities During the Holiday Break
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Most parents who have a child with autism or other sensory sensitivities would love for their child to experience sitting on Santa’s lap and snapping a photo of it for the family. The atmosphere of a shopping mall is chaotic around the holiday season, which makes it difficult for children with special needs to enjoy their experience with Santa. Luckily, there are multiple disability camps, workshops and events happening in the Greater Boston area to…
Read More »Giving Back
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Are you willing to spread the holiday cheer this year? You can make a difference for a young child in need, by brightening their holiday season. There are many children who are less fortunate and are not lucky enough to receive gifts for the holidays. Fortunately, there are plenty of fantastic organizations that give all of us the chance to give back. Toys for Tots is one of the highest rated, successful, charitable organizations, which…
Read More »The Chance to Give Back
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Are you willing to spread the holiday cheer this year? You can make a difference for a young child in need, by brightening their holiday season. There are many children who are less fortunate and are not lucky enough to receive gifts for the holidays. Fortunately, there are plenty of fantastic organizations that give all of us the chance to give back. Toys for Tots is one of the highest rated, successful, charitable organizations,…
Read More »A Book About a Particular Subject of Interest
I had previously discussed an activity in which children can write a small book that outlines instructions for a task they know how to do (like how to make a grilled cheese sandwich or how to build a Lego car). This is fun for children because it lets them show off their knowledge and is a great example of the purposeful nature of writing. Having your child write in a booklet, rather than on random…
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