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A Beginner's Guide: Your Child's Educational Rights
Why even the strongest laws and programs need parental involvement to succeed.
“Alone in the Forest” by Gita Wolf + Andrea Anastasio
Make this work of storytelling through Indian folk art the first of its kind in your collection.
Stopping the Stammers
What every parent should know about stuttering, from signs of a stuttering problem to the best way to resolve it.
Redefining Autism
The stakes are high as the American Psychiatric Association attempts to redefine autism in its DSM-5
Help Yourself, Mom and Dad—Before You Burn Out
Why making time for you is what’s best for your family when you have children with special needs.
The ABCs of ABA
A look at the sometimes-confusing world of Applied Behavior Analysis
Cool to Be Kind
How local moms are raising inclusive, compassionate kids through school programs, support groups and community awareness.
Summer Learning Activities
12 learning activities for kids to prevent brain drain during the break
Playgrounds With Heart
Encourage your child’s playful spirit with an afternoon spent wheeling about at these area accessible playgrounds. Adventure World Playground: This…
The Seeds of Friendship
How to help your child with special needs make friends.
Kicking & Screaming
How to handle the temper tantrums of your child with special needs.
How to Plan a Family Vacation with Kids with Special Needs
Four vacation spots with accommodations for kids with special needs, from mobility disabilities to autism. Plus more travel tips from local moms.
15 Minutes with Taylor Lipsett
Dallas Paralympian Taylor Lipsett talks about sled hockey, living with brittle bone disease and heading to Sochi for his third-straight Paralympic Games.
So Many Stars
From pop art icon Andy Warhol comes a collection of hand-drawn illustrations that have been rediscovered and combined in this board book for children.
Surviving the Road Trip
Keep the kids happy and make the time go faster with these quick tips for your next family car ride.
The Good Fight
How one local mom thought out of the box, went up against DISD, fought for the rights of her child and won.
6 Winter Activities for Kids
Bundle up now for these kid-friendly winter activities in Dallas-Fort Worth that will keep your spirits bright this holiday season.
When Your Child With Special Needs Grows Up
What happens when your child with special needs becomes an adult with special needs? How to prepare for the transition.
When Family Fears Your Child's Special Needs Diagnosis
How to get support from your family who just doesn’t get it.