Gina Badalaty Author Profile

Special Needs Parents: Five Tips to Simplify!

"Simplify" is an easy catch-phrase nowadays, but for special needs parents, it's critical.
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Aetna Healthy Food Philly Cook-Off at Peddler's Village

A review of the Aetna Healthy Food Fight - Philly Cook Off
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Down Syndrome Awareness: Get to Know my Kid

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Get to know my favorite person who has Down syndrome.
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Communicating with a Speechless Child

Have you met a child who could not speak and struggled to communicate with him or her? Read ahead for tips on how to speak with a nonverbal child.
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Narrowing Solutions for Your Special Needs Child

With a little planning, and a lot of love, you can evaluate and test a number of treatments to help your child thrive! Here's some tips on how to get organized for that.
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Strengthen Your Marriage While Raising Special Kids

The divorce rate for parents of children with disabilities has been said to be as high as 85%. Here are some tips that will help you beat the odds and help your marriage to thrive.
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Special Needs Parents: You Are Not Alone

If you are raising a child with any kind of disability, it's crucial to find your tribe! Here is my story, and where you can find others who are sharing your journey.
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Mistakes, Parenting and the Law

Arrested for falling asleep? One parent goes to jail for an accident.
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Preparing Your Special Needs Child for School

If your child has learning disabilities or other special needs, don't wait. No is the time of year to work out the bumps and plan for a smooth school year.
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The New Normal

With the number of children with special needs rising, can we expect a "New Normal" to develop?
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