To be independent is a hard-wrought thing. Eating, breathing, speaking, moving…these things take intense effort from a child and family with special needs.

My husband's request for a Father's Day gift surprised me...until I stopped and thought about all he does for our child with cerebral palsy.

To the parent who just found out your child has a disability, there are a few things I want to tell you that I wish I would have known all those years ago.

Dads of special needs children experience their own unique set of challenges. During Men's Health Month and always, they deserve recognition and support!

Special needs parents may seem superhuman but they wake up each day with a limited amount of precious resources. This mom explains, using the Spoon Theory.

Waiting for test results for your child is difficult. In this video, Alethea reveals how it feels waiting for a new diagnosis for her special needs child.

How do you respond when someone asks you how your child with special needs is doing? Here's what goes through one mom's head.

A hospital admission for your child with special needs is scary and exhausting. Plan ahead and know what to take with you to reduce stress on your family.

Siblings of children with special needs may feel resentment and anxiety but they are likely to grow into patient, kind and accepting individuals.

Parents of special needs children are at high risk for stress, burnout, fatigue and depression. Practice good self-care to be the best parent you can be.