Columns

The back-to-school season is in full swing, and with Halloween candy hitting the shelves, I think we need to be blunt about an extremely important subject for everyone — ... Read more

September 12, 2017September 11, 2017

Friendships Can Be Hard to Find

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

Friends are essential to life because they help guide, support and love us. Our friends keep us in line, smiling, laughing and make life worthwhile. Imagine how bland life would ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 7, 2017

10 Tips to Maintain Self-care When Going Back to School

Columns, Living Life With CP - A Column by Brittney Clouse

We all know how important self-care is for everyone, but it can be crucial when dealing with a chronic illness. During the summer months, I strived for self-care one ... Read more

September 1, 2017August 31, 2017

How Can We Motivate Healthcare Professionals to Do More Research?

Columns, Living Life With CP - A Column by Brittney Clouse

In July, BNS staff writer Patricia Inacio wrote a story discussing why and where children with cerebral palsy need more pain management. The article states that children with CP often ... Read more

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017

Dear Parents: A Letter About Children and Disabilities

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

Dear parents, School is beginning after a nice, relaxing summer break. I hope you had fun with your children and they are prepared to go back to school. As ... Read more

August 25, 2017August 24, 2017

Take Control of Your Chronic Life: The Pomodoro Technique

Columns, Living Life With CP - A Column by Brittney Clouse

From the moment you entered grade school, you’ve been told how important it is to be organized. Later, your teachers added a task and told you that being organized ... Read more

August 22, 2017August 22, 2017

Back-to-School Tips for Students Who Have CP, Other Disabilities

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

The alarm clock sounds, waking you from your peaceful sleep. You wonder why the alarm went off so early. Then you realize this is the day to return to ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 17, 2017

How to Make Physical Therapy Work for You

Columns, Living Life With CP - A Column by Brittney Clouse

If you’ve been reading this column awhile, you know I’ve been talking about physical therapy for a long time. We’ve talked about how powerful and beneficial it can be ... Read more

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017

Tips for Being an Excellent Teacher to Students With Disabilities

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

As the summer closes, our attention turns toward school. School bags, pencils, crayons and other school supplies are at the forefront of parents’ and students’ minds. When the student ... Read more

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017

Reminiscing and Hoping for a Successful School Year

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of two. Back-to-school time always has me reflect on my own school ... Read more