After caring for his uncle with Down syndrome, author and illustrator Jordan Burk published a children’s book to teach kids about the genetic disorder.
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11 Things Therapists And Teachers Want Parents To Know
Open communcation, how to help your kid are just a few of the tips teachers and therapists sound off––read on for all the deets they want you to know.
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…
This Sensory Box Comes Right To Your Door
After a freak accident, Audrey Stewart’s daughter underwent brain surgery. Although the Fort Worth mom says you can’t tell her…
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….
How FISD And Frisco Public Library Are Coming Together To Help The IDD Community
When the FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY partnered with Frisco Independent School District’s special education program a year ago, it was clear…
How To Be Like Me Brings Awareness To The Special Needs Community
Despite good intentions, your kiddo’s peers (and their parents!) might not understand how best to engage with your child. But…
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
10 Year-Round Adaptive Swim Lessons in Dallas-Fort Worth
These lessons are adapted for all abilities
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
How To Prepare For Traveling With A Child Who Has Autism
How to make traveling less stressful for kids on the spectrum
Special Needs Parents: What To Do When You’re Depressed
When caregivers face depression, where can they turn for help?
How Dallas Mom Amanda Clark Spends Her Wednesday
Amanda Clark and her husband, Jeremy, have been married for six years and moved to Dallas two and a half…
Meet Mia Francis-Poulin, the Mompreneur Behind Mama, Build Your Empire!
As a multihyphenate mom of two, Mia Francis-Poulin wears many hats. When she’s not caring for her two sons, 4-year-old…