SAve the Date!
Wednesday, November 29: Lights On! at The Gallivan Center at Gallivan Center.
Thursday, November 30: Primary Children's Festival of Trees at South Towne Exposition Center.
Friday, December 1: ZOOLIGHTS! At Utah's Hogle Zoo at Utah's Hogle Zoo.
Friday, December 8: Dickens' Christmas Festival at South Towne Exposition Center.
10 Tips to Help Special Needs Families Survive and Thrive During the Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again: holiday time with parties, overeating, and staying up late. The holidays can be overwhelming for anyone. When you have a child with special needs, who is more sensitive to changes in routine, this stimulation is amplified. Writer, blogger, and mother to a son with autism, Joanne Giacomini, offers her top 10 tips for surviving and thriving during the holidays when you have a child with special needs. Read the full article here.
Spread Holiday Cheer With Kids: Go Caroling in Your Neighborhood
Holidays can seem like an endless barrage of consumption. But you can make the season more meaningful by reclaiming the 500-year-old tradition of Christmas caroling. A not-particularly-musical mom who went caroling for the first time was surprised to find that she loved it: "everyone was happy to see us." Try it, and you’ll find that singing with your family, friends, and neighbors outside is the perfect antidote to modern overindulgence, and a great way to spread community with your neighbors. Get started with your celebration by finding our tips here.
