Author: Lindsay Crain

School’s almost back in session. Let’s do this! Ready or not, it’s that time of the year again! As summer comes to an end, we’re getting ready to send our kids back to school. Many of us at Undivided are parents of kids with disabilities, and we know how overwhelming a new school year can …

Kids with disabilities deal with many social stigmas on a daily basis, including being infantilized for their disability. But as parents, we know that puberty comes calling for our kids, just like everyone else — including periods, PMS, dating, budding sexuality, gender identity, and more. We can be allies for our kids in many ways, …

When a new diagnosis comes our way, it might feel overwhelming at first — there’s a lot to process and understand. Many of us on the Undivided team have been there: navigating the journey and trying to figure out what comes next, and feeling like the weight of the world is on our shoulders, whether …

As much of a joy it is to be a parent of a child with disabilities, it also comes with the reality of thinking about, and planning for, things we’d probably choose not to if we had the option. What happens when our kids with disabilities turn 18? Or what would happen if we weren’t …

Receiving a diagnosis that your child has an intellectual disability or Down syndrome can be a lot to process, accept, and understand. It can bring with it a range of feelings, from fear to grief to joy, not to mention all the worry about the stigma, stereotypes, and misconceptions that often accompany these diagnoses — …

Summer is fully underway, parents! And with all that planning and prepping we’ve been doing, reality may be setting in — we still have lots of free time before school starts again in the fall. How can we make sure the rest of summer flows with as much ease as possible? Whether you just want …

The ultimate guide to actually make this the happiest place on Earth for your kiddo As we continue highlighting disability-friendly vacation spots for the summer, this week, we’re diving into the happiest place on Earth: Disneyland! Whether it’s your first time planning a visit or you’re an annual pass holder, it’s natural to feel a …

Don’t miss this disability-friendly travel list for families in the Los Angeles area! Summer is finally here, and while in our minds we’re on a sunny beach reading the latest bestseller, in reality, we might be feeling a little nervous about planning our summer trips with our kiddos. Some of us may consider avoiding travel …

With summer break right around the corner, we want to shine some light on a topic that takes no breaks — your child’s care team. Whether you’re new to a diagnosis and don’t know where to start, are in the process of organically building your support team, or are reevaluating what your child needs, building …

Tips on bullying prevention, emotional regulation, behavior therapies, and more! As the school year comes to an end, you may be breathing a sigh of relief, or stressing out about summer plans. School is often the setting parents worry the most about — for our kids, school can feel like an extra vulnerable place, especially …