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TIP of the WEEK: Dental Issues With PWS

April 10, 2015

…or improve good dental health:   1. Using an electric toothbrush combined with mouthwash can help children and adults brush their teeth properly with minimal physical exertion. Using their favorite…

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TIP of the WEEK: Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

March 27, 2015

…can put inside of their basket instead: Jump Rope- a perfect tool for exercise and gaining balance skills. Silly Putty Eggs- a great sensory item. Bubbles- another great…

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Council of Accreditation Review Period Completed with High Scores!

March 19, 2015

Recently, a large number of employees rejoiced after the COA (Council of Accreditation) review period was completed. For months the entire staff worked together to compile necessary documents…

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News From PWS Children’s Program…Our Outing to Krista Kays!

July 31, 2009

to help her to decide what is good. The girls loved this and even ended up convincing me that coconut, kalua, and chocolate ice-cream would be the perfect mix for…

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Top Ten Strategies to Survive and Thrive During the Holidays

December 17, 2010

…house is not a good place for you to go. Every year she disregards everything you have told her about PWS and you leave her house a frenzied mess. You…

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TIP of the WEEK: On the Lighter Side

August 17, 2012

…and really good! Roll out store bought pizza dough into an oval shape and brush with olive oil.Bake for 10 minutes.Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Cover generously…

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Petting Zoo comes to Latham School: Animals charm students and staff

February 23, 2023

…bring this activity to campus for our residents, the petting zoo was meant to be a special occasion that would bring smiles to the students’ faces. Mission successful! Not only…

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PWS Heroes! Student Dominic and Staffer Ashley AND Adult Resident Nina and Donkey Care Specialist Kris

May 5, 2023

…quickly encourage our donkeys to do tricks and perform for a crowd. PWS Awareness Month TIP of the Day: Create a Calm Space Children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome…

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Latham Dedicates Bill’s Barn and Celebrates Angus the Donkey’s Birthday

May 13, 2011

…celebration of Angus the resident donkey.  The May 6th celebration was just two days shy to the year of the completion of the Sandwich House Donkey Barn constructed for Latham’s…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Board Chair shares insights on Mastery at Latham

July 25, 2019

Christine Gillstrom Burgess has been a dedicated volunteer member of our Board of Directors for several years, currently serving as Board Chair. In this ‘Volunteer Spotlight’ blog, we’d…

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