The Undivided Blog

Back-to-school season means more than new teachers and schedules — it’s all the big and small ways we try to keep our kids safe, healthy, and regulated every day. And as our kids grow, each new school year brings fresh (and sometimes overwhelming) challenges. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a guidebook for handling …

Does your back-to-school to-do list feel like it has a mind of its own? You cross off one thing and three more pop up — and somehow the first week of school is already here. Goodbye summer, hello new schedules, new teachers, new friends, and different challenges. Between the endless back-to-school shopping list and trying …

As the final days of summer wind down, many of us are preparing for the big shift back to school. But if you’re parenting a child with disabilities, this transition can feel a little more layered. It’s not just the lunch-packing and supply-shopping — it’s navigating a whole new web of teachers, aides, schedules, environments, …

When wildfires hit the Los Angeles area early this year, it was a wake-up call for many of us in the Undivided community. If you’re raising a child with a disability, you already know how much planning and support goes into your daily life. And during a natural disaster, those needs don’t go away. In …

Hey parents, did you know that starting fall 2025, California schools will be giving early reading screenings to kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade? If you’re wondering, What is this screener for? Will it be used to diagnose a learning disability? Is this a dyslexia screener?! — you’re in the right place. This screener will …

When you’re parenting a child with disabilities, the phrase “early intervention” gets tossed around a lot, and for good reason. Getting the right support early on can make a world of difference in your child’s growth, development, and daily life. But here’s the thing: knowing where to start (and how to get through all the …

Planning for our children’s future is part of parenting, but when your child has a disability, there are often a few more tasks (and worries) on that already full to-do list. When your days are packed with managing care, appointments, and never ending paperwork, it’s completely understandable to push aside those big questions like: How …

Late sunsets, hot weather, disrupted routines, travel plans, and sensory overload — summer has a way of shaking things up. For kids who already face challenges with sleep or eating, it can be even harder. From insomnia and sleep apnea and from picky eating to struggles with variety and nutrition, this season can quickly become …

Summer is in full swing, and if you’re parenting a child with a disability, you know that “summer fun” often comes with a whole lot of planning, prep, and pivoting. While many kids count down the days to backyard parties and fourth of July fireworks, those same summer highlights can be overwhelming for our kiddos. …

If you’re raising a child with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or Down syndrome, you’re probably already living a reality many people wouldn’t understand: navigating therapy schedules, medical appointments (like EEGs!), and medication; advocating for inclusion and accommodations at IEP meetings; overcoming stigma, stereotypes, and misconceptions (even from providers?!); juggling overlapping needs like support with mobility, communication, …