Open communcation, how to help your kid are just a few of the tips teachers and therapists sound off––read on for all the deets they want you to know.
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Local Family Farm Hires Interns with Special Needs
Inspired by their sons, the family owners of a Fort Worth farm are cultivating opportunities and support for the special needs community.
New Program Boosts North Texas Kids’ Reading Skills—Through Horses
Equest, a therapeutic horsemanship center, launched its new Equine Assisted Literacy Program, which uses horses, books and more to advance reading skills.
Better Sleep for Kids—Especially Those with Autism
Research shows at least 25% and up to 40% of neurotypical children have sleep-related problems. Among children with autism, that rate doubles.
11 Things Therapists And Teachers Want Parents To Know
Open communcation, how to help your kid are just a few of the tips teachers and therapists sound off––read on for all the deets they want you to know.
18 Cultural Activities & Life Skills Classes for Kids with Special Needs
Summer fun is for everyone! We rounded up 18 cultural activities and life skills classes that are tailor-made for children who have special needs.
29 All Abilities Sports & Activities
We rounded up 29 sports and other physical activities that are tailor-made for children who have special needs. Check them out this summer!
19 All Abilities Parks & Indoor Play Areas
Check out these 19 all abilities parks and indoor play areas around Dallas-Fort Worth to get your kiddo’s energy out this season.
Does Your Child Need a Service Dog?
What you need to know before getting a service animal for your child with autism or physical disabilities.
ARD & Parents of Children with Special Needs
Trying to learn how to navigate the special education system and how to advocate for your child? Learn from our mom blogger Jenay’s experience.
7 Great Apps For Kids With Special Needs
Like other kids, kids with special needs are diverse, and there are many educational apps that can help them with their needs. Here are some of the best.
The Ultimate Balancing Act: Caring for Yourself & Your Kids
If you have a kid with special needs, you might be looking for a reminder of how to care for them and yourself. Here are 6 tips to make life a little easier.
How Mom and Special Education Teacher Tyrona Taylor Spends Her Monday
As a single mom to three boys, a special education teacher in Dallas ISD, and student working toward her master’s, Tyrona Taylor has a full day every day.
Mom Next Door: Diana Whitworth Nelson
Dallas mom Diana Whitworth Nelson got lessons in patience from years of infertility and now raising children with special needs and learning differences.
How to Let Go of Parent Guilt
With the school year in full-swing, I’m reminded of the stress and challenges I faced transitioning my children into a…
How Plano Mom & Counselor Susan Hancock Spends Her Tuesday
Who’s ready for questions? Check out how Plano mom and counselor Susan Hancock manages at-home counseling, pets and autism times two.
How to Have a Sensory Friendly Holiday
If the holidays are stressful for you, just imagine how stressful it can be for kiddos with sensory issues. Here are some tips to make it more enjoyable.
What to Do If (Or When) Your Child With Special Needs Becomes Violent
If your child with special needs were to become violent, do you (or would you) know what to do? We spoke to two professionals about what you should know.
Meet Mom Next Door: Joanna Waller
Joanna Waller prayed joy over her daughter’s life after finding out she’d have cystic fibrosis. Today, Layla is a joyful kid with a family who takes challenges in stride.
Living Life With Medically Fragile Children
No parent’s job is ever done. But for moms and dads of medically fragile children, the work is intense in a way most of us can’t imagine.
27 Laws Every Texan Parent Should Know
Texas harbors a host of laws that affect you as a parent. Some may enhance your parental rights, while others could land you in jail or create other civil or criminal liabilities if not obeyed.