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Trading Expectations for Appreciation
There are a lot of expectations we have around our kids that might not add up. Our mommy blogger Stephanie gives us her perspective on expectations and kids.
Educational Apps + Activities for Kids With Special Needs
Stability and structure are essential for children with special needs. So here are some educational apps and activities to move the minds and bodies of your children until the uncertainty is gone.
How to Handle Coronavirus as a Special Needs Parent
Our mommy blogger Stephanie is mom to two kiddos with autism, so she shared her take on parenting kids with special needs during this difficult time.
Heartwarming + Hilarious Real-Life Parenting Moments We Heard This Spring
From pasta confusion to a sweet sibling moment, here are real-life stories from other special needs parents.
A Day in the Life of Francheska Medina
We get a peek into this mama’s day, from waking up alongside her special needs son to a much-needed night out.
A Peek Behind the Picket Fence
Do you ever feel like you’re portraying a side of you or you and your family that isn’t quite real? One of our mommy bloggers started to feel that way. See how she handled it.
Shelly Rosenberg’s Favorite Things
Shelly Rosenberg talks happy hour dates, self-care, life lessons and how she is giving back.
Shelly Rosenberg Gets Real About Raising Kids With Special Needs
The Dallas interior designer is happily remarried and launching a new business, but her journey hasn’t been all roses.
Texas A&M University’s New Program for Students With Intellectual Disabilities
We check in with a member of Aggie ACHIEVE’s inaugural class, plus tips on finding the right college program for your child with IDD.
Love and Special Needs—Overcoming Your Fears as a Parent
You can’t shelter your child from the dating world forever, but you have to set aside your own fears to help them navigate romantic relationships.
Dear Parents, Invite Every Child
Our mommy blogger Stephanie Hanrahan gives her insight on what it means to her and her daughter that others invite every child to parties and how important it is to foster inclusion.
Kids Inspiring Kids: Champion Colin
Colin Harris from Dallas is this year’s Foley & Lardner MLK Jr. Oratory Competition winner, and he has autism.
Two Strangers With One Incredible Thing In Common
Our mommy blogger Stephanie—whose daughter has autism—shares her beautiful story of finding someone who helped her and who “got” her daughter.
The First Thing You Do When Your Child Receives a Diagnosis
Don’t let new information fool you into thinking your child is a stranger. Don’t let the unexpected convince you that the worst is ahead.
Play is Grand at PlayGrand Adventures in Grand Prairie
If you’re looking for a new play experience for the kiddos that isn’t your usual neighborhood playground—but still gets them outside and moving—we found the place for you.
How To: Holidays With Children Who Have Special Needs
Life Skills Autism Academy in Plano has some great tips to ensure the holidays are enjoyable for the entire family.
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Special Needs
Check out our gift ideas for your child with special needs.
How Frisco Mom Jenni Jensen Spends Her Monday
Frisco mom Jenni Jensen and husband Mike have four kids—Will, 19, Grace, 18, Andrew, 14, and Nora, 13, who has Down syndrome. Nora was the…
Whitney Kielwasser’s Advice for Special Needs Parents
The Dallas mom shares her parenting tips, plus her favorite local restaurants and self-care spots
An Adopted Daughter’s Surprise Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
After failed fertility treatments and a long adoption process, Dallas mom Whitney Kielwasser is facing the challenge of FASD.