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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Find the Right Babysitter for Your Child With Special Needs
It’s hard to find a babysitter when we have four kids, three of whom have various and multiple medical diagnoses….
How to Explain Autism to Your Child’s Peers & Their Parents
We sometimes hear autism described as an invisible disability, meaning a disability others can’t see just by looking at someone. Because…
Kids Inspiring Kids: “Boogie Boy” Dylan
Dylan likes to say, “Blues is all about feeling good when you’re feeling bad.”
News Roundup: Top Stories In The Special-Needs Community This Month
MARCH Yahoo – Kids’ shows Fancy Nancy and Sesame Street both announced that they will air autism-themed episodes in April….
Tips for Playdates with Kids with Special Needs
Kids with disabilities or special needs are just like anyone else; they want to interact with friends and be loved and appreciated.