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Courtesy photo: Second graders at Chaparral Elementary engage with volunteer Bruce Turnquist while reading a Magic Treehouse book at a weekly tutoring session.Joining forces to grow volunteerism, support students, and strengthen community tiesBy Tara Melton To...
Courtesy photo: Mother and daughter paddleboarding.How do we nourish our child’s spiritual well-being?By Betsy Lombardi When I was raising my children, it was helpful to know that “it takes a village.” That meant that I didn’t have to have all the answers. As my...
Adobe stock image.When a family member is battling addiction, we are all impactedBy E. Quinones. As our blended family continues to grow with new relationships and babies being born, the complexities come along, too. I want to focus on a topic that impacts many...
Foto de cortesía: Sofie y mamá en una aventura al aire libre.Los desafíos al criar niñas con autismoBy Amanda Zengel, Cuando nació Sofie, mi primera hija, en el 2016, fue un alumbramiento de ensueño. Se me rompió la fuente a las 34 semanas y la niña estaba lista....
Courtesy photo: Sofie and Mom on an outdoor adventure.Adventures in Parenting: Girls with AutismBy Amanda Zengel When I had my first daughter, Sofie, in 2016, it was a dream birth. My waters broke at 34 weeks and she was ready. After an easy delivery, I looked in her...
The New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding Is Moving A forever home to serve more individuals with disabilities in our community.By Ashley Fischer Since 2010, the New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding (NMCTR) has provided equine-assisted services to individuals...
A Special Duo The story of a service dog team’s serendipitous matchBy Chad Jeremy Brink Jr. My name is Chad Jeremy Brink Jr. I am a disabled 29 year old. I suffer from autistic spectrum disorder, Tourette syndrome, and non-epileptic seizures. Due to this, I live with...
As you walk onto our playing fields and watch the Special Olympics athletes compete, you will see lives change right in front of your eyes — but don’t be surprised if the life that changes the most is your own. We invite everyone to be a part of the Special Olympics...
