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18 FIDGETS: NOT A FAD Fidgets, as sensory tools, gained popularity as toys because when they were used as intended, they worked! 17 COLLEGE PREP SERIES: IS COLLEGE THE RIGHT FIT? College isn’t a golden ticket to success, and it’s no longer the default option. The real challenge isn’t choosing college —it’s choosing the right fit. 16 COLLEGE PREP SERIES: LIFE SKILLS & INDEPENDENCE A time comes when parents unload boxes into dorm rooms or wave goodbye as their not-so-little kid heads toward a new stage of life. Just like that, independence begins. 14 PARENTING WHILE MANAGING AN INVISIBLE ILLNESS It’s easy to dismiss symptoms—until all of a sudden you’re trying to parent while managing your own invisible illness. 19 AUTISM RESOURCE LISTING A guide bringing together trusted resources to make life easier.
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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Meaningful and fun ways to celebrate and care for our planet. How to Start an Easy Family Garden This April Beginner gardening tips, vegetables and flowers to plant, and kid-involved ideas. Spring Cleaning With Kids Fun tasks, age-appropriate chores, rewards systems, and tips for success. Celebrate National Poetry Month Celebrate poetry with local events, contests, and readings.
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