Keeping the Kids Engaged – Free Local Summer Activities
Whether you are a grandparent raising grandchildren or a first-time parent, keeping kids engaged during the summer can feel like a full-time job. Most kids, including those with special needs, thrive on routine. You’ve all worked hard throughout the school year and deserve some time off with fun summer activities! If you want your kids […]
Parenting Again? Prepare for an IEP Meeting
More grandparents than ever are stepping up to raise their grandchildren. More than 2.5 million grandparents across the United States are accepting full-time responsibility for children as sole caregivers. As the grandparent moves closer to retirement, parenting children (again) is an unexpected detour in any plan for the second half of life. Whether you are […]
Special Education Law: Support for Students and Families
In 2022, more than 140,000 grandchildren were being raised by grandparents in Florida. While they are loved unconditionally, many grandparents weren’t expecting them. Times have changed and even services available at school are different this time around. As a grandparent, understanding the resources to help make the next generation successful is a daily learning experience. […]