By Janelle Leonard, MSW, LISW Community Fund Ohio
As a social worker, I have had the privilege of walking alongside families during some of their most important moments in life.
... Latest Posts
Shrieking skeletons, spooky music, flashing lights, smoke machines, and itchy polyester costumes. While tons of fun for many, this can turn into a sensory overload for children with autism. The
... Finding holiday gifts for new parents can be tricky. Baby clothes and toys are popular choices, but families welcoming a newborn may appreciate something that makes daily life a little
... The candles go out. Someone cheers. The camera points at the floor. A birthday recording can be wonderfully ordinary and still worth keeping, even if it won’t win any filmmaking
...
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for the one in 13 children living with food allergies, and many others impacted by intolerances and other conditions.
Read more
These free, virtual "Journey into Adulthood" Booster Sessions offer expert guidance and practical advice on topics for navigating the transition to adulthood for families and their children with disabilities.
Read more
A concern about a coach, a troubling message from a school, or something a child shares at bedtime can leave parents facing unfamiliar decisions. While managing work, school pickups, and
... Gentle parenting can feel discouraging when calm words, validation, and carefully offered choices seem to make no difference. A child may still scream over the wrong cup, refuse every bedtime
... Conversations about aging go more smoothly when families begin before a health problem or urgent decision forces the issue. You don’t need to settle every detail in one sitting. A
...
Halloween is just around the corner! Find trick-or-treat dates and times for communities throughout the region, and get ready for a fun-filled night of candy collecting.
Read more
