September 2023 Issue
Mom to Mom with Katrina Goldie
AOP: What has been the most rewarding part of motherhood? KG: The most rewarding part of motherhood is the deep unconditional love shared between us. I didn’t understand what that […]
Dinner’s Ready: Magan Yon’s Chicken Spaghetti Bake
This month we usher in the first day of fall, football makes a comeback, after school activities are back in full swing and, for many families, casseroles are a way […]
The High Score
sponsored by Cornerstone Family Chiropractic A moment of inexplicable joy follows the birth of a baby. The development of a baby in the womb is fascinating week by week. For […]
September 2023 Student Spotlights
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across the Wiregrass. We have so many talented students in our area. Wiregrass Parents joins with their families and [...]
Raising Compassionate Children
Kindness and compassion don’t just happen, they’re learnedbehaviors. We begin teaching a baby about compassion when we nurture them and care for their basic needs with love and tenderness. Later, […]
5 Steps to a Successful School Year for Your Special Needs Child
If your child with special needs has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) then you arealready familiar with how much energy goes into caring for your child medically and educationally. Summer […]
Different Personality Types Can Be a Good Thing
My husband is an entrepreneur. He has a very hard driving, energetic personality and way of doing things, while I’m more laid back and soft spoken. How can I support […]
How to Keep Your Relationship Strong While Parenting a Child with Special Needs
So, the kids are all right, but how’s your marriage doing?“I’ve had parents of kids with autism in my practice assume their marriage will fail,” says Laura Marshak,a registered psychologist […]
Parents, Let’s Help Our Teachers!
School is back in session. By now, we have a few weeks under our belt, and everyone is rocking along in a new school year. Here at the Bush house, […]
Navigating Sickness With Your Child
In the last year, my husband and I have been forced to join a club that no one would ever choose. Our daughter has become seriously ill. We want to […]
From the Publisher – September 2023
You know that old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”? If you are a parent of a special needs child, you know first-hand what this saying refers […]
Should I Cash in 401(k) to Pay Off Mortgage?
Should I cash in my 401(k) to pay off my car? I have just enough in the account to pay off the car and free up money in my budget. […]
