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Play is Grand at PlayGrand Adventures in Grand Prairie
If you’re looking for a new play experience for the kiddos that isn’t your usual neighborhood playground—but still gets them outside and moving—we found the place for you.
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Special Needs
Check out our gift ideas for your child with special needs.
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.
New Texas Laws in 2019 That Affect People With Disabilities
A couple of years ago, Texas got in trouble with the feds for illegally capping special education services—and thereby short-changing schools on funding. With the U.S….
The Funniest #MomTruths We Heard in October
Oh, my kid had school today? Whoops… Laugh out loud at these real-life moments submitted by our readers.
How to Explain Autism to Your Child’s Peers & Their Parents
Mommy blogger Stephanie Hanrahan has come up with a brilliant way of explaining autism to her kids’ peers and their parents.
Sensory-Friendly Fall Favorites
Mommy Blogger Stephanie Hanrahan is back with some great fall outing ideas for families with special needs kiddos. Check out her picks.
English, Spanish and Braille—Oh My!
Along with the upcoming fall activities, the Meadows Museum will offer new activity bags available in English, Spanish and braille.
Things to Remember When Your Child With Special Needs Starts School
The beginning of school is scary as beginnings usually are. But our anxieties heighten when we know that child has differing needs.
Kids Inspiring Kids: “Boogie Boy” Dylan
Dylan likes to say, “Blues is all about feeling good when you’re feeling bad.”
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.
Are Girls Underdiagnosed for Dyslexia?
Girls can compensate for their dyslexia symptoms, meaning some girls with dyslexia might be overlooked.
Dallas Author, Illustrator and Down Syndrome Advocate Teaches Kids About Inclusivity
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.
11 Things Therapists and Teachers Want Parents to Know
Open communcation and how to help your kid are just a few of the tips from teachers and therapists. 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…
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….