Here's the latest article from the Children with Special Needs site at BellaOnline.com.

Thoughts on the Sandy Hook Elementary Tragedy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178945.asp
Our hearts go out to those affected by the terrible events at Sandy Hook Elementary and Newtown Connecticut, especially the victims and their families, first responders and staff; and the community that has to somehow absorb the horror of that day.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178945.asp

Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for other thoughtful and helpful articles about encouraging families of Children with Special Needs.

Positive Psychology and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63748.asp

Creative Playtime for Babies and Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69834.asp

Winter Holidays and Family Stress
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174443.asp

Children, Grief and Loss
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8788.asp

New Holiday Traditions - Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69513.asp

Join our community on Facebook with 276 other parents and advocacy organizations
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Check out Childhood Disability messages on Twitter with 2,336 others, at:
http://www.twitter.com/downsynadvocacy

Terri Mauro: Speaking to Your Kids About the Unspeakable
http://specialchildren.about.com/b/2012/12/14/speaking-to-your-kids-about-the-unspeakable.htm

Children with Special Needs at Sandy Hook
http://specialchildren.about.com/b/2012/12/21/special-needs-and-sandy-hook.htm

KiDS 1st Diabetes 2nd: Tips for Parenting Children with Type 1 Diabetes
http://tinyurl.com/cax7b8d

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Tenderness and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178473.asp

Person First Language and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178780.asp

Paraprofessionals, Aides and Classroom Volunteers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178065.asp

Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58507.asp

Family Games for Parties - Social and Educational
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art64579.asp

Single Parenting - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176615.asp

Adoption by Gay or Lesbian Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art175995.asp

Photography Lessons for Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63595.asp

Bacterial and Viral Pneumonia
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174587.asp

Reflux - Pediatric GERD, Infant GER and EER in babies
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art3730.asp

Social Security Compassionate Allowances
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65756.asp

The Social Security Administration added new Compassionate Allowance medical conditions in December 2012 to the list of those serious enough to obviously meet disability standards, allowing for expedited processing based on minimal objective medical information from children and adult applicants.

Snapshots, Photography & Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60026.asp

A Certificate Of Presence: Happy Taking Photographs
http://herbadmother.com/2011/07/a-certificate-of-presence-on-why-im-obsessed-with-taking-photographs-and-happier-for-it/ …

Seattle Chinese Radio: Sandy Hill Shooting & Asperger syndrome
Family Life 12/27/12 9:03-9:35pm
http://chineseradioseattle.com/

Teachers and School Staff Should Not Carry Weapons
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178988.asp

Snapshots, Photography and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60026.asp

Sleep Disorders & Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33877.asp

Lack of Sleep & Rest for Caregivers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55033.asp

Babies with Hydrocephalus
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177435.asp

Winter Challenges for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46706.asp

Managing Emergencies at School
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70183.asp

Winter Storm Preparations for Families
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54303.asp

Severe Weather Events and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48466.asp

Faith, Religion and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52349.asp

Advocating in Multicultural Communities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art11304.asp

Surgery and Children with Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57977.asp

Finding a Welcoming Congregation
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171643.asp

Asking More from Medical Professionals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art39121.asp

Forgiving Family - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48067.asp

Inappropriate Comments in Inclusive Congregations
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172188.asp

Vacation Travel, Weekend Getaways and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43397.asp

Cousins of Children with Special Needs - BellaOnline
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44239.asp

Medical ID Bracelets for Children and Teens with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66973.asp

Diabetes Information for Classmates and their Families
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32541.asp

Airline Travel for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45142.asp

Parent Humor and Childhood Disability - Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59819.asp

Advocating in Multicultural Communities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art11304.asp

Anxiety and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59924.asp

Sensory Integration and Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48942.asp

Orthotics and Shoe Inserts for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63716.asp

Pain Management for Children at Clinics and Hospitals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51895.asp

Interviewing Caregivers for Your Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62519.asp

Teaching Relatives to Care for a Disabled Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62563.asp

Braille for Children Who Have Vision Impairments
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61342.asp

Executive Functioning and Behavior Issues
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172718.asp

Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58507.asp

Teaching Children About Money
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58960.asp

Teaching Math Skills
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art38411.asp

Teaching Home Addresses
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60816.asp

Childhood Hearing Problems
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4319.asp

Baby Sign Language
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45514.asp

Teaching Babies to Self Soothe When Crying
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173738.asp

Babies Born Early - Prematurity and Childbirth
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47548.asp

Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32534.asp

A Brand New Baby with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264

Thoughts From the Middle of the Night
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32533.asp

Baby Sign Language
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49759.asp

End Aversive Restraints and Seclusion in School
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60315.asp

Self Employment for Teens with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57774.asp

Yoga and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176970.asp

Boy with Down syndrome stars in television ad for luxury UK retailer
Seb White steals the show in a Marks & Spencer holiday ad.
http://blog.sfgate.com/sfmoms/2012/12/27/boy-with-down-syndrome-stars-in-television-ad-for-luxury-uk-retailer/