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04/08/2026

🎓 IEPs That Actually Work: A Parent’s Roadmap to Advocacy & Student Success

Feeling overwhelmed or unheard during your child’s IEP process? You’re not alone—and this webinar is here to help 💙

Join the Spina Bifida Association of the Carolinas for an empowering session designed to move you from confusion to confidence. Learn what makes an IEP truly effective, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to advocate clearly so your child gets the support they deserve.

✨ Walk away with:
✔️ Practical tools you can use right away
✔️ Clear next steps for your child’s education
✔️ Confidence to advocate for meaningful outcomes

🎤 Presented by: Hope Ratcliff, M.Ed.
📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM EDT

Hope Ratcliff is an experienced education consultant and disability advocate with 20+ years supporting students and families, helping them navigate the IEP process with confidence and clarity.

🔗 Join the webinar: https://vist.ly/4xg88

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from your ABC Care Team!

03/23/2026

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

03/23/2026

Some days parenting feels calm and connected. Other days it feels loud, messy, and overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt your frustration rising, you are not a bad parent — you are a human one.

Children don’t need perfect adults. They need adults who notice their feelings, take responsibility for their reactions, and show that big emotions can be handled safely. That’s how regulation is really taught.

The goal isn’t to never feel frustrated. The goal is to model what to do when we are. Pause. Breathe. Name it. Repair if needed. These moments quietly shape how a child learns to handle their own storms.

What helps you calm yourself in hard parenting moments? Your ideas might support another parent reading.

For practical tools, scripts, and visuals that build emotional regulation step-by-step, my parent resources go deeper — link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

03/20/2026

Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day! 💙💛

Wear your most colorful, patterned, or mismatched socks to celebrate, raise awareness, and support inclusion for people with Down syndrome. Let’s come together to recognize the beauty of diversity and help ensure everyone has the same opportunities to thrive.

Show us how you’re rocking your socks in the comments 👇 and tell us how you !

03/20/2026

Telemedicine makes it possible to receive health support without visiting a clinic in person. Many medical needs can be addressed through virtual visits to help you stay connected to your care team.

For people living far from the clinic or managing busy schedules, telemedicine can make care more accessible. Get started by visiting the Mercy Care Provider Directory and filtering by providers who offer telemedicine.

03/20/2026

March is and we are joining our friends at Kidney Cancer Association to and bring awareness and a spotlight to those caring for a loved one with kidney cancer.

Check out Kidney Cancer Foundation's Caregiver Essentials here: https://www.kidneycancer.org/caregiver-essentials/

We have additional articles and tools to help cancer caregivers cope with feelings, care for your own health, manage day-to-day tasks, work with others on the care team, and stay connected when you’re caring from a distance here: https://www.caregiveraction.org/cancer-caregivers/

03/20/2026

Is it possible to eat too much protein? Learn how much your body really needs, the risks of overdoing it and how to find a healthy balance in your diet.

03/06/2026

Improve your overall health with these diet & nutrition tips to live better with Parkinson's disease.

03/05/2026

Now Offering DDD Services: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Arizona!

we are proud to announce that we are now fully credentialed to provide services through Arizona’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). This important milestone allows us to expand our support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the Phoenix metropol...

03/02/2026

Wear PJs, donate PJs, enjoy ice cream. Make today count for foster youth.

03/02/2026

The foods we eat each day affect our overall health. Good nutrition helps support growth, energy and long-term wellness. Small changes in daily meals can make a big difference over time.

Here are a few nutrition tips to support your health:
🥦 Add fruits or vegetables to every meal
🍞 Choose whole grains
💧 Drink water all day
🍪 Limit sugary drinks and added sugars

Making healthy food choices can support energy, digestion and daily focus. Building habits one step at a time can help individuals and families stay healthier.