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Author: Anne McComiskey

Holiday Readiness

December 10, 2014

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Holidays , Social Life and Recreation
By Anne McComiskey

It’s that time of year again—time for bells and lights, songs and get-togethers. This is a wonderfully exciting time for us all…and potentially an overwhelming time for our little people … Continued

Being Organized Helps Prepare Parents of Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

September 18, 2014

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Education , News from FamilyConnect , Planning for the Future
By Anne McComiskey

Every fall the circus returns. It can become the major focus of many families for years. The entry parade is exciting, noisy, confusing, long, and a little bit scary. As … Continued

Transition to Preschool Is a Big Deal!

August 5, 2014

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Education , Transition
By Anne McComiskey

Help your child get ready to jump into a new environment! Once upon a time my whole being surrounded the most wonderful little boy in the world. He was magic … Continued

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