Category: Family Life

Halloween is fast approaching — a holiday that most kids (and many adults!) look forward to as soon as the fall season comes around. Pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, creative costumes, and of course, candy! But for some kids with disabilities, Halloween can feel more “trick” than “treat.” There is no other holiday quite like it when …

With summer slowly coming to an end (yes, we can hardly believe it too!), we’re preparing for our kids’ first day, week, and month of school — and not just academically. The slow journey of getting back to school is often filled with a whole bag of feelings for our kids, who, beyond the typical …

Seeing our kids struggle to socialize, make friends, and find a sense of belonging is one of the hardest things to see as parents. And for those of us with kiddos who have developmental disabilities, this struggle is something we face quite often — and it can stick around through school and beyond. We all …

Summer is here, and one question on our minds: how do we create a sensory-friendly and fun summer for our kids with sensory issues? While many kids look forward to summer-related activities, such as playing with sand on the beach, parties with friends and family, and even the Fourth of July fireworks, for many of …

As parents, it’s normal to worry about our kids’ futures. But when our kids have disabilities, the concerns may feel a lot bigger than we can handle. All the joys of parenting come hand in hand with the tough realities of making plans for situations we’d rather not think about if we had the choice. …

Planning for a disability-friendly summer with the kiddos isn’t the easiest thing on our to-do lists. Sometimes, it can feel like the world isn’t equipped to accommodate what our families need, especially on vacation. For instance, somewhere like a theme park. Bright lights, loud noises, long lines, people everywhere — if only there was a …

Supporting kids through challenging behaviors Behavioral challenges are tough on any parent, and it can feel like a lot to handle some days. Understanding why children with disabilities have challenging behaviors is the key to providing intervention. Hint: all behaviors occur for a reason; it’s up to us to figure out what that underlying reason …

Summer is a few months away, which means we’re on the hunt for summer camps! Traditional camps don't always take our kids' extra support needs into account, so we've rounded up disability-friendly summer camps in California. Some of these camps are designed just for our kiddos while others invite campers of all abilities to participate. ...

Navigating an extended hospital stay for your child, and figuring out what to do when you finally get home, can be incredibly tough for anyone. And when your child is medically complex, it can add a whole new layer of stress and uncertainty — especially when you’re trying to process a new diagnosis, navigate hospital …

New year, new never-ending list of ambitious resolutions, commitments, and to-do’s? While a new year symbolizes new beginnings and changes, the one thing we tend to forget to add to our priority list? Ourselves! Parents, we may have 99 problems, but taking care of ourselves should not be one. While we would love to run …