Category: Family Life

'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 ...

The countdown to Halloween is on! Everywhere you look, pumpkins and decorations are popping up — but for families raising kids with disabilities, it can feel like a lot to navigate. Flashing lights, unfamiliar crowds, tricky social interactions, and food restrictions can make a night that’s supposed to be fun feel overwhelming. Many parents find ...

Inclusion expert Dr. Mary Falvey answers common questions about inclusion and socialization to help kids with disabilities make friends with their peers. We’ll explore ways to encourage socialization both in and out of school, make sure everyone feels supported, set IEP goals that promote inclusion and meaningful connections, and more! Listen now on your favorite ...

“Non-compliant.” “Misbehaving.” “Runner.” If you’ve ever heard these words about your child from teachers, aides, providers, or even well-meaning family, you know how frustrating (and unhelpful) they can be. You’re not imagining it — behavior can feel like one of the hardest (and sometimes scariest) parts of parenting a child with a disability. And figuring …

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 …

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, …