By autumnreo
Join the Miracle Players Foundation on June 1 for the unforgettable release of more than 500 butterflies by Dallas-area childhood cancer "warriors" at the Peace, Hope & Butterflies Family Fun and Music Festival.
The third-annual event features terrific music from up-and-coming Dallas bands an...
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By autumnreo
A month before my son was born he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect called Pulmonary Atresia. In addition to all those first-time parent fears, we were thrown into a world of CHD – trying to learn more, research organizations and connect with anyone that understood what we were going th...
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By Julie Liberman
This April, be a part of an exciting fundraiser brought to you by Calming Hugs and Speech TX to support the National Autism Association- North Texas Chapter in honor of Autism Awareness Month! Calming Hugs has created a beautiful t-shirt with a “bling” puzzle piece in the center. You may recogn...
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By Lisa Maillet
It must be a duck, right? Not necessarily so.
The mention of ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with regard to my older son first came up when he was in kindergarten. About halfway through the school year, his teacher mentioned that where she was seeing the other children ...
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By Julie Liberman
As parents, we are automatically programmed to worry about the safety of our children. If there is one program I can HIGHLY recommend you attend, it is this one called, What Every Parent Needs to Know with Jeff McKissach of Defense by Design. Mr. McKissach is a member of the North Texas Crime Comm...
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By Julie Liberman
The National Autism Association of NorthTexas (NAA-NT) has 2 fundraisers lined up for March! Consider dining at one (or both) of the restaurants below that will give a percentage of their proceeds to NAA-NT. Plus, who wouldn't love a night (or two) off from cooking? Dine-in or carry out to ra...
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By Mina Frannea
On the last day of February, participants around the world will be raising awareness in a grassroots campaign to advocate for those who are affected by rare diseases. The goal of World Rare Disease Day is to bring attention to the need for more research, better information, ground-breaking treatme...
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By Julie Liberman
There are a lot of great Mexican restaurants in Dallas, but one of our family's personal favorites is Tin Star. It is kid-friendly (kids eat free on Wednesdays and Sunday!!) as well as supportive of local nonprofit organizations in our community!
Tin Star Restaurant is open for dinner from 4:00...
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By Julie Liberman
Join the Special Needs Partnership of Jewish Family Service for an uplifting Documentary Film Event.
The film, For Once in My Life, will be playing Monday, January 31, at the Angelika Dallas (5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas). This movie follows a group of individuals with disabilities, wor...
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By Julie Liberman
Every year, the Plano Parks and Recreation Department sponsors the Very Special Arts Festival, an afternoon festival of make-and-take art activities from local companies for kids of all ages. Speech TX is honored to participate again for the 5th year in a row!
Admission is free, fun is a g...
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