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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
DECEMBER Check out these great stories from December. Fox 4 News– A new program called “To Be Like Me” is…
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.
LOL Parenting Moments To Beat The Back-To-School Blues
“There is always one day a week where I am 90% caffeine and 10% dry shampoo. That pretty much sums up our…
Meet Mom Next Door And Autism Blogger Kristen Creel
Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Creel and her husband of nine years, Joshua, moved from their native Mississippi to Dallas-Fort Worth…
How Frisco Mom And Business Founder Monica Piper Spends Her Monday
Board-certified behavior analyst and mom of two Monica Piper lives in Frisco with her husband, Jeff, and two boys: Shawn, 16, who has autism, and Aidan, 9….
Why Young Adults With Special Needs Thrive At Their Jobs
Why your young adult is ready for the workforce
How To Parent A Strong-Willed Kid
Talking it out doesn’t usually work, so what are the best strategies for dealing with a spirited child?
Best Family Bathrooms in Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to comfortably go when you and Baby need to go
How To Introduce A New Pet To Your Young Family
Baby, Meet Doggo and Kitty
How SMILE Biscotti Is Bringing Awareness To The Special Needs Community
These sweet treats are brining smiles to customers and employees alike
SoundPrint Can Help You Find A Quiet Place In Dallas-Fort Worth
This app will help you find peaceful public places
Local Author Jordan Burk Releases Inclusive Children’s Book
With inspiration from his family