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Supporting service animals and special needs pets with expert care tips, resources, and guidance. Positively Pets empowers parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities through education and compassion, every step of the way.
You’re Not a Bad Parent — You’re a Tired One
Let me say this clearly, before anything else: you are not failing. You are doing your best in a challenging situation, and that validation can bring comfort to parents who feel overwhelmed
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Let me say this clearly, before anything else: you are not failing. You are doing your best in a challenging situation, and that validation can bring comfort to parents who feel overwhelmed
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January 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM
You’re Not a Bad Parent — You’re a Tired One
Let me say this clearly, before anything else: you are not failing. You are doing your best in a challenging situation, and that validation can bring comfort to parents who feel overwhelmed
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Let me say this clearly, before anything else: you are not failing. You are doing your best in a challenging situation, and that validation can bring comfort to parents who feel overwhelmed
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January 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Best Guide to Special Needs Resources in New Hampshire
If you’re raising a child with special needs in New Hampshire, you may have already felt this. Resources can feel scattered.
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If you’re raising a child with special needs in New Hampshire, you may have already felt this. Resources can feel scattered.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Best Guide to Special Needs Resources in New Hampshire
If you’re raising a child with special needs in New Hampshire, you may have already felt this. Resources can feel scattered.
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If you’re raising a child with special needs in New Hampshire, you may have already felt this. Resources can feel scattered.
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From Feeling Alone to Finding the Best Way in the Special Needs System
I say it because it’s honest. And for me, this realization didn’t come all at once — it came in pieces…
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I say it because it’s honest. And for me, this realization didn’t come all at once — it came in pieces…
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January 9, 2026 at 12:18 AM
From Feeling Alone to Finding the Best Way in the Special Needs System
I say it because it’s honest. And for me, this realization didn’t come all at once — it came in pieces…
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I say it because it’s honest. And for me, this realization didn’t come all at once — it came in pieces…
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Most New Hampshire Families Don’t Know About these 5 Free or Low–Cost Supports
I remember sitting at my kitchen table one night — my son’s therapy schedule open on one side, my husband’s medical notes on the other
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I remember sitting at my kitchen table one night — my son’s therapy schedule open on one side, my husband’s medical notes on the other
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January 7, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Most New Hampshire Families Don’t Know About these 5 Free or Low–Cost Supports
I remember sitting at my kitchen table one night — my son’s therapy schedule open on one side, my husband’s medical notes on the other
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I remember sitting at my kitchen table one night — my son’s therapy schedule open on one side, my husband’s medical notes on the other
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The Ultimate Guide to Special Needs Resources in New Hampshire
If you’re like me, juggling a special needs child, a service dog, and a spouse with disabilities too, the lack of clear, accessible resources can feel overwhelming.
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If you’re like me, juggling a special needs child, a service dog, and a spouse with disabilities too, the lack of clear, accessible resources can feel overwhelming.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM
The Ultimate Guide to Special Needs Resources in New Hampshire
If you’re like me, juggling a special needs child, a service dog, and a spouse with disabilities too, the lack of clear, accessible resources can feel overwhelming.
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If you’re like me, juggling a special needs child, a service dog, and a spouse with disabilities too, the lack of clear, accessible resources can feel overwhelming.
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The Day My Son and His Service Dog Were Truly Welcomed
The most meaningful act of inclusion my family has ever experienced didn’t happen during a meeting.
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The most meaningful act of inclusion my family has ever experienced didn’t happen during a meeting.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Day My Son and His Service Dog Were Truly Welcomed
The most meaningful act of inclusion my family has ever experienced didn’t happen during a meeting.
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The most meaningful act of inclusion my family has ever experienced didn’t happen during a meeting.
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Small Actions, Big Inclusion: Teacher Tips That Matter
Inclusion doesn’t need a big budget or a complicated plan. T #InclusiveTeaching #SpecialNeedsSupport
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Inclusion doesn’t need a big budget or a complicated plan. T #InclusiveTeaching #SpecialNeedsSupport
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December 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Small Actions, Big Inclusion: Teacher Tips That Matter
Inclusion doesn’t need a big budget or a complicated plan. T #InclusiveTeaching #SpecialNeedsSupport
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Inclusion doesn’t need a big budget or a complicated plan. T #InclusiveTeaching #SpecialNeedsSupport
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Building Inclusive Schools: Small Changes, Big Impact
Every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and included. This post walks you through real, easy ways schools and communities can create inclusive spaces for children with disabilities and service animals.
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Every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and included. This post walks you through real, easy ways schools and communities can create inclusive spaces for children with disabilities and service animals.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Building Inclusive Schools: Small Changes, Big Impact
Every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and included. This post walks you through real, easy ways schools and communities can create inclusive spaces for children with disabilities and service animals.
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Every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and included. This post walks you through real, easy ways schools and communities can create inclusive spaces for children with disabilities and service animals.
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When My Child’s Service Dog Walked Into Class — Our First Day Story
The day my child and his service dog walked into class for the first time, everything changed.
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The day my child and his service dog walked into class for the first time, everything changed.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
When My Child’s Service Dog Walked Into Class — Our First Day Story
The day my child and his service dog walked into class for the first time, everything changed.
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The day my child and his service dog walked into class for the first time, everything changed.
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3 Common Misconceptions Teachers Have About Service Animal Rights
Many teachers don’t realize what the ADA really says about service animals in classrooms.
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Many teachers don’t realize what the ADA really says about service animals in classrooms.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
3 Common Misconceptions Teachers Have About Service Animal Rights
Many teachers don’t realize what the ADA really says about service animals in classrooms.
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Many teachers don’t realize what the ADA really says about service animals in classrooms.
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Simple Ways to Make Holiday Travel More Meaningful for Families
Here’s why slowing down and celebrating the small moments can turn any trip into something truly magical. It’s a mindfulness journey that reassures and boosts your confidence.
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Here’s why slowing down and celebrating the small moments can turn any trip into something truly magical. It’s a mindfulness journey that reassures and boosts your confidence.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Simple Ways to Make Holiday Travel More Meaningful for Families
Here’s why slowing down and celebrating the small moments can turn any trip into something truly magical. It’s a mindfulness journey that reassures and boosts your confidence.
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Here’s why slowing down and celebrating the small moments can turn any trip into something truly magical. It’s a mindfulness journey that reassures and boosts your confidence.
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Lilly's Love Weighted Stuffed Animal, 5lb | Sensory Plush for Kids & Adults
Sensory Advantages: The weighted pressure provided by a stuffed animal can aid concentration, making them ideal study or work companions.
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Sensory Advantages: The weighted pressure provided by a stuffed animal can aid concentration, making them ideal study or work companions.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Lilly's Love Weighted Stuffed Animal, 5lb | Sensory Plush for Kids & Adults
Sensory Advantages: The weighted pressure provided by a stuffed animal can aid concentration, making them ideal study or work companions.
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Sensory Advantages: The weighted pressure provided by a stuffed animal can aid concentration, making them ideal study or work companions.
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Advocating With Love: Understanding Service Animal Rights for Our Children
A parent-friendly, plain-language guide to understanding your child’s legal protections.
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A parent-friendly, plain-language guide to understanding your child’s legal protections.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Advocating With Love: Understanding Service Animal Rights for Our Children
A parent-friendly, plain-language guide to understanding your child’s legal protections.
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A parent-friendly, plain-language guide to understanding your child’s legal protections.
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The Best Guide On The Difference Between IEP & 504
Confused about IEPs and 504 Plans? Learn the key differences, eligibility, and how each can help your child with disabilities — including accommodations for service or therapy animals.
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Confused about IEPs and 504 Plans? Learn the key differences, eligibility, and how each can help your child with disabilities — including accommodations for service or therapy animals.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Best Guide On The Difference Between IEP & 504
Confused about IEPs and 504 Plans? Learn the key differences, eligibility, and how each can help your child with disabilities — including accommodations for service or therapy animals.
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Confused about IEPs and 504 Plans? Learn the key differences, eligibility, and how each can help your child with disabilities — including accommodations for service or therapy animals.
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Signs of Autism in Toddlers: How To See Them Early
Every parent wonders about their child’s development. Here’s a helpful guide to recognizing signs of autism in toddlers and when to consider a professional evaluation.
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Every parent wonders about their child’s development. Here’s a helpful guide to recognizing signs of autism in toddlers and when to consider a professional evaluation.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Signs of Autism in Toddlers: How To See Them Early
Every parent wonders about their child’s development. Here’s a helpful guide to recognizing signs of autism in toddlers and when to consider a professional evaluation.
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Every parent wonders about their child’s development. Here’s a helpful guide to recognizing signs of autism in toddlers and when to consider a professional evaluation.
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What It’s Really Like to Raise a Child With Special Needs and a Service Dog
A lot of people ask what our days really look like. They picture a perfectly trained service dog, a child who calmly transitions through routines,
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A lot of people ask what our days really look like. They picture a perfectly trained service dog, a child who calmly transitions through routines,
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December 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
What It’s Really Like to Raise a Child With Special Needs and a Service Dog
A lot of people ask what our days really look like. They picture a perfectly trained service dog, a child who calmly transitions through routines,
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A lot of people ask what our days really look like. They picture a perfectly trained service dog, a child who calmly transitions through routines,
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5 of the Best Apps Parents Love for Special Needs Children
Suppose there’s one universal truth about raising a child with disabilities. In that case, it’s this: routines matter
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Suppose there’s one universal truth about raising a child with disabilities. In that case, it’s this: routines matter
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December 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
5 of the Best Apps Parents Love for Special Needs Children
Suppose there’s one universal truth about raising a child with disabilities. In that case, it’s this: routines matter
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Suppose there’s one universal truth about raising a child with disabilities. In that case, it’s this: routines matter
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Top 10 Best Tools for Families with Special Needs Children
Whether you’re new to accessibility tools or you’ve been testing every gadget under the sun as I have, this list breaks down the 10 most helpful, family-friendly tools
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Whether you’re new to accessibility tools or you’ve been testing every gadget under the sun as I have, this list breaks down the 10 most helpful, family-friendly tools
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November 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Top 10 Best Tools for Families with Special Needs Children
Whether you’re new to accessibility tools or you’ve been testing every gadget under the sun as I have, this list breaks down the 10 most helpful, family-friendly tools
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Whether you’re new to accessibility tools or you’ve been testing every gadget under the sun as I have, this list breaks down the 10 most helpful, family-friendly tools
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First Christmas Vacation with Service Dog: The Best Moments
What’s it like to travel for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? One mom shares her family’s first Christmas travel story — full of lessons, love, and calm moments along the way.
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What’s it like to travel for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? One mom shares her family’s first Christmas travel story — full of lessons, love, and calm moments along the way.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM
First Christmas Vacation with Service Dog: The Best Moments
What’s it like to travel for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? One mom shares her family’s first Christmas travel story — full of lessons, love, and calm moments along the way.
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What’s it like to travel for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? One mom shares her family’s first Christmas travel story — full of lessons, love, and calm moments along the way.
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How to Best Help Others Interact Respectfully with a Service Dog During Holiday Gatherings
Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.
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Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
How to Best Help Others Interact Respectfully with a Service Dog During Holiday Gatherings
Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.
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Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.
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How to Best Help Others Interact Respectfully with a Service Dog During Holiday Gatherings
Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.
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Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
How to Best Help Others Interact Respectfully with a Service Dog During Holiday Gatherings
Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.
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Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.
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Why We Celebrate the Small Moments During Holiday Travel
Holiday travel doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Here’s why slowing down, staying present, and celebrating the small wins matter most
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Holiday travel doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Here’s why slowing down, staying present, and celebrating the small wins matter most
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November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Why We Celebrate the Small Moments During Holiday Travel
Holiday travel doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Here’s why slowing down, staying present, and celebrating the small wins matter most
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Holiday travel doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Here’s why slowing down, staying present, and celebrating the small wins matter most
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5 Essentials for Traveling with a Service Dog This Holiday: Packing Made Easy
Traveling for the holidays? Here are the five must-have essentials every special needs family and service dog team needs for calm, stress-free travel this season.
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Traveling for the holidays? Here are the five must-have essentials every special needs family and service dog team needs for calm, stress-free travel this season.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
5 Essentials for Traveling with a Service Dog This Holiday: Packing Made Easy
Traveling for the holidays? Here are the five must-have essentials every special needs family and service dog team needs for calm, stress-free travel this season.
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Traveling for the holidays? Here are the five must-have essentials every special needs family and service dog team needs for calm, stress-free travel this season.
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Holiday Travel Tips for Families with Service Dogs and Special Needs Children
Traveling for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? 🎄 Here’s how to make it calm, stress-free, and even enjoyable. 🐾💙
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Traveling for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? 🎄 Here’s how to make it calm, stress-free, and even enjoyable. 🐾💙
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November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Holiday Travel Tips for Families with Service Dogs and Special Needs Children
Traveling for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? 🎄 Here’s how to make it calm, stress-free, and even enjoyable. 🐾💙
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Traveling for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? 🎄 Here’s how to make it calm, stress-free, and even enjoyable. 🐾💙
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