Welcome to new members!

Becca: “Mom to incredible six year old triplets. One of whom happens to have PVL, mild cp, microcephaly, bilateral hearing loss, vision impairment, is nonverbal, and has an amazing ability to make you smile and laugh just when you need it the most. I am also an SLP in the schools and strive on a daily basis to provide the best programming possible for all students. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to watch many students find “their voice” and it is amazing to hear all they have to say.”

Tzvi Schectman: “My Name is Tzvi Schectman. I work at an organization called Friendship Circle (Chapter located in Michigan. Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to the families of children with special needs as well as to individuals and families struggling with addiction, isolation, and other crises.” (We are so happy to have Tzvi here! Friendship Circle was the very first organization we wrote about on the site — we are such big fans!)

What’s happening around the site

Remember that our Book Club is reading Now I See the Moon! Barb will be scheduling the chat soon!

Speaking of Barb, she’s looking for book recommendations for more book club reads. Have a suggestion? Let her know here! And she’s collecting links to faith-related resources in the Faith & Disability Group. There’s an impressive list so far!

Please please please go give Andy some hugs. She needs to have a much better week next week!!!

While you’re at it, Jo-ann is struggling. Check out her new blog site here and offer your support on this tough entry.

Mental health meds and puberty? Julia is asking in the Mental Illness/Moods Disorder Group and wants to hear from parents who know about tweaking meds as kids hit their hormonal surge.

Thanks to the good folks at Dino Cave Kids who are lending a hand (and some much welcomed insight) over in the Speech and Hearing Delays forum!

Believe it or not calm mornings are not an oxymoron! Check out these tips on the Celebrate Calm group. Be sure to visit Kirk’s group at Celebrate Calm to check out his blog radio program and his speaking schedule. You want to see him in person if he’s coming to your town!

Jolene is sharing 7 Common Myths of child mental health over at her blog, please check it out!

Also Julia is putting together her Walk for PKD team at her blog. By the way, remember you can add events to group calendars — let us know about your local fundraisers and events!

We’re happy to announce all the companies that our making our wishes come true by helping us bring gifts to you, our community. Check out the companies partnering with us for our The Great Big Wish List Giveaway and start checking out our hints about the promotion for mid-November through the end of November…nearly two weeks telling you about wish list gifts then giving you a chance to win them! Thanks to all of our great partners!

Thanks to all of you that are in the community…we are absolutely thrilled you are here!

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