'I Want to Kill Myself.' How to Help a Child When You Hear Those Words
Hearing your child wants to harm herself is one of the hardest things I've ever experienced in all my…
3 Tips to Help Your Child Embrace Disability
October is known for pumpkins, crisp fall air, costumes, and football. But did you know October is a…
Why the Holidays Can Be Difficult for Special Needs Families
So many of us with special needs kids wonder how we will make it through the holidays. Many of us get los…
Living With Autism: When A Sibling Leaves for College
It’s such an exciting time for so many kids who are headed off to college. We have one of thos…
22 Summer Activities For Families With Special Needs
Many parents of special needs kids -- and all kids really! -- struggle to find ways to spend summer days…
Happy 17th Birthday Jonathon!
"My son is 17 years old today. 17 years of ups and downs, of learning how to understand an autistic…
How to Support the Family of a Child With Food Allergies
When I first heard of food allergies years ago, I was a bit doubtful. I thought parents were likely overr…
How To Be a Friend To My Son With Autism
I spend a lot of time wishing Marky, my son who has autism, had friends.He has few real relatio…
Cribs For Kids
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From the "Cribs For Kids" Website:
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