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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 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.
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.
A Pregnant Mom’s Reaction to a Special Needs Diagnosis
Mom and interior designer Shelly Rosenberg shares her story of being pregnant and learning about her baby’s special needs diagnosis.
How Special Needs Mom Lori Eason Spends Her Tuesday
The Stitch Fix styling team leader and single mom of two navigates virtual schooling with her teenager on the spectrum.
Amanda Lang: Living With the Uncertainties of Rett Syndrome
Since her daughter’s diagnosis, the Dallas mom has learned to roll with the punches and connect with other special needs parents.
3 Questions To Ask Before Getting a Dog for Your Child With Autism
Dogs can provide therapeutic benefits for kids with autism, but it’s important to find the right one—that is, if a dog is even a good fit for your family.
News Roundup: Top Stories In The Special Needs Community This Month
JUNE Disability Scoop – Amazon recently ordered a new comedic drama that will stream through Prime Video and will feature actors…
How Haslet Mom and Teacher Maria Rosales Spends Her Monday
Take a peek into this educator’s day as she balances remote teaching with at-home learning for her special needs son.
Lindsey Garner’s Tips & Tools for Special Needs Parenting
The Fort Worth nonprofit CEO shares the places and resources that help her thrive as she raises a child with autism.
Lindsey Garner on Building a Community of Special Needs Moms
The CEO of Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County couldn’t find the support she needed as a special needs parent, so she created her own group.
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month at Home
Check out some ideas from us and Autism Speaks on how you can bring awareness to and celebrate Autism Awareness Month during the month of April.
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.
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.
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.