Category: Parenting

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 …

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 …

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 …

Summer travel can feel like a lot to navigate. For many families like ours, vacations don’t exactly start with “Where should we go?” They start with: will the hotel work for my child? Is the amusement park or museum sensory-friendly? Will there be accessible bathrooms, safe foods, quiet spaces, or activities my child can actually …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and if there’s one thing many parents know, it’s this: supporting our kids’ mental and emotional health can feel complicated — especially when your child has a disability. Is this a tough day? A tough season? Or something bigger? When your child processes, communicates, or expresses emotions differently, it …

How to support autistic and 2e kids April is Autism Acceptance Month! If you’re parenting an autistic child, chances are you’re already thinking about what helps your child feel comfortable in their own skin, connect with others, and move through the world in a way that keeps them regulated (and true to themselves!). And then …

Most parents these days wouldn’t dream of reliving their tween or teen years. Instead, here we are, guiding our kids through them. And these years don’t come with a roadmap (we wish!). You’re not just navigating puberty and big emotional shifts (which are a lot on their own), but also the added layer of disability, …

Mealtimes can feel overwhelming when your child has a limited diet — but small shifts can make a big difference. In this episode, Undivided’s Head of Content and Community, Lindsay Crain, sits down with autism dietitian Brittyn Coleman to talk about picky eating in children with autism. Brittyn shares her most effective, practical tips to help …

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 new parent, You may not be new to parenting, but if your child has just been diagnosed with a disability or developmental delay, you are likely new to disability parenting (what some call being a “special needs parent”) — a phrase that, as you’ll find with so many words, doesn’t come close to describing …