West Springfield Fire Department Reminds Parents of Window Safety

West Springfield Fire Department reminds parents of window safety

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A child from Southbridge has died after falling out of a window last week. Now, first responders are warning parents of the dangers of an open window, especially when left unattended. Train to perform at The Big E Arena in September 22News spoke with the West Springfield Fire Department. They are urging homeowners with children to install window stops to prevent windows from opening more than four inches. T…

Questions and Answers for Parents of Children with Disabilities

By Maureen Samms-Vaughan As a parent, what can I do to support my child with a disability? Why is it important to focus on a child’s abilities? Every child with a disability has strengths. These may be in doing artwork, in their personality, or in their motor skills. Every child has strength. It’s more important for us to focus on what children can do, and their abilities, rather than their disability. We can use children’s abilities to assist t…

Questions and Answers for Parents of Children with Disabilities – The Windy City Word

By Maureen Samms-Vaughan As a parent, what can I do to support my child with a disability? Why is it important to focus on a child’s abilities? Every child with a disability has strengths. These may be in doing artwork, in their personality, or in their motor skills. Every child has strength. It’s more important for us to focus on what children can do, and their abilities, rather than their disability. We can use children’s abilities to assist t…