Category: Family Life

If you’re raising a child with a disability, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time trying to make sense of your child’s behaviors and big emotions — whether it’s an emotional outburst, hitting, avoiding tasks, shutdowns, head banging, wandering off, refusing to go to school, or constant calls from school about “non-compliance” and “discipline." ...

Eye gaze AAC is powerful technology — but understanding how it works is key to using it effectively. In this episode, experts break down how high-tech eye gaze systems use infrared lights, cameras, and specialized software to track eye movement and translate it into communication. We also discuss why eye gaze isn’t plug-and-play, why professional support ...

New year, same overwhelming to-do list? Somehow, the things that help you function always end up last. If you’re feeling stretched thin (or honestly, just tired), you’re not alone. This week, we’re diving into self-care with guidance from experts and real-life tips from parents of kids with disabilities who know firsthand how hard this can ...

Dear parents and friends, If this past year has been marked by anything, it has been uncertainty—and uncertainty has a way of spreading. Families raising children with disabilities feel this acutely. Parents depend on multiple systems at once—healthcare, insurance, education, and public benefits—and it is rarely the case that all of those systems are stable ...

Cozy holiday wishes from your friends at Undivided From our Undivided family to yours, we’re wrapping you in appreciation this holiday season and wishing you a joyful, cozy, and truly magical new year. To every parent showing up with love, creativity, and resilience: we see you. May your holidays be filled with comfort, small (and ...

Your go-to guide for a magical (& manageable) holiday season The holiday season is officially here — how are we holding up? If you’re already mentally juggling food and sensory needs, accessibility tweaks, travel logistics, disrupted sleep, change in routines, and that one relative who insists your child “will love sitting on Santa’s lap,” don’t ...

Future planning made easier: what every family should know Parenting a child with disabilities means carrying a unique mix of joy — and big, lingering questions about the future. As our kids move toward adulthood, it’s normal to feel the weight of what’s ahead: what happens when they turn 18 and so much changes? How ...

As we pause to reflect on this year, here at Undivided, we’re filled with gratitude for every family who let us be part of their journey. It’s been an honor to watch families navigate big transitions, celebrate meaningful wins, and show up with strength that inspired us daily. We also grew right alongside you, building ...

'Tis the season...for winter camps! Winter break tends to arrive before we know it, and if “find the perfect winter camp” is on your to-do list, it might be time to hit go. It can be tough to find the right camp, especially when your child has their own unique needs, routines, and sensitivities, and ...

If you’ve ever felt lost trying to figure out services, insurance, or school supports for your child — you’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Kelley Coleman, a fellow parent, author, and advocate who’s spent over a decade navigating public benefits, insurance, and education for her child with multiple disabilities. Kelley shares ...