Category: Family Life

What’s everyone talking about this week? Our phones, inboxes, and Facebook parent group have been busy swapping inclusive Halloween tips for our kids and teens, RSVPing to our upcoming event about Medi-Cal changes beginning in 2027, and more. Here’s what’s happening in the Undivided community this week — from parents’ Halloween questions to your weekend …

Costumes, candy, and spooky surprises — Halloween is almost here! But when your child has sensory sensitivities, food allergies, or other support needs, the fun can come with a few extra challenges. Here’s how to make Halloween more inclusive and enjoyable for your child, plus what’s coming up in Undivided events. Weekly read: How to …

In this episode of Undivided Voices, Lindsay Crain, head of content and community at Undivided, brings together three perspectives on growing up with a sibling with a disability: Jessica Richards, LCSW, college student Avery Zemlack, who grew up with a brother with a disability, and Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project. Together, they …

Lindsay Crain, head of content and community at Undivided, sits down with Jessica Patay, founder of We Are Brave Together, to talk honestly about the exhaustion, overwhelm, and isolation that so many caregivers carry, and the grief that can come with an altered motherhood journey. Grab your favorite fall drink and tune in! Now streaming …

Does my child need typically developing friends? What if no one asks them for a playdate? How can I encourage friendships and social opportunities? What if they need an aide for the school dance or sporting event? How can I write socialization into their IEP? And what if their interests are very different from those …

A new school year means a lot of new and challenging things for our kids to navigate. What looks small from the outside can feel very big to our kids. A child who looks “fine” at school can actually be working hard to fit in, hold it together, or manage all the sensory input coming …

Mealtimes can be a daily challenge for many families raising kids with disabilities — and this week, we’re exploring why. Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, a highly selective diet, feeding challenges, or a limited list of preferred foods, you’re not alone. We’re sharing insights, strategies, and expert guidance on building feeding skills in a …

Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference: a home that’s easier to navigate, a way to communicate that’s finally understood, the confidence to brush teeth, wash hair, or take a shower independently, or an adaptive tool that helps your child do something on their own for the very first time. This week, …

If you’ve ever sat in your car after an IEP meeting, replaying every word, wondering if you asked too many questions or not enough. If you’ve ever gone to bed carrying the weight of advocating for one child while trying to show up for your other children, your partner, your work, and yourself. If you’ve …

If you’re parenting a medically complex child, you already know that no two days look the same — and that the learning never really stops. You’re managing a care team, coordinating appointments, navigating equipment and supplies, learning a whole new language of acronyms and medical terms, and preparing for challenges most parents never expect to …