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Our families enjoy unique joys and challenges, and we do best with a helpful system of advice and support. From toilet training to how to talk to our kids about disability, here are our top tips for thriving as a family.

What can I do to manage the unique parts of parenting a child with a disability?

While a typically developing child is usually toilet-trained by age three or four, an “average” age for kids with disabilities doesn’t really exist. Check out our expert tips on how to make the toilet-training process smoother for everyone involved.
Traveling as a family means plenty of big-picture thinking, adjustments, and planning. Our airplane travel tips can help make the journey easier.
As your child grows and interacts with others, it’s vital to teach them how to understand boundaries and how to stay safe.

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Overview

What can I do to manage the unique parts of parenting a child with a disability?

Where can I find resources to help my child socialize and get involved in activities?

How can I teach my child (and their siblings) about their disability?

When my child is at home, how can I support their therapies and education?

Building Life Skills

Disability & Medical Advocacy: Teaching Functional Life Skills

Budgeting, Diner Style!: Teaching Functional Life Skills

Getting Ready for the Day: Teaching Functional Life Skills

Toilet-Training Tips & Strategies: Let’s Talk Perseverance!

Talking to Kids About Personal Safety

Travel and Fun

Airplane Travel Tips for Kids with Disabilities

Best Vacation Spots for Kids with Disabilities

Holiday Survival Guide for Families Raising Kids with Disabilities

Supporting the Whole Family

Finding Child Care for Kids with Extra Support Needs

Letter to a New Parent of a Child with a Disability

Supporting Siblings of Kids with Disabilities

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Could a service dog help my child?

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How long does it take to get a service dog?

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How do I get my child a service dog?

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What should I pack for my child's service dog when traveling?

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How to I bring my child's service dog on an airplane?

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The Value of Partnership in Raising a Child with a Disability

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Where can I find more support while raising a child with Down syndrom3?

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What is self-advocacy?

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Top Winter Camps for Kids with Disabilities: Find the Perfect Fit!

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Important Advice for Parents, by Parents Raising Kids with Disabilities | Change Maker Series

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Parenting in the NICU | Undivided Conversations

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Medically Complex Child: Accomplish More with Undivided Goals

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The Social Model of Disability

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Nurturing Disability Acceptance in Your Child’s School

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How Undivided Can Help with School

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Back-to-School Tips from Karen

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Starting the School Year Right!

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Disability Awareness Throughout the Year

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How an Undivided Navigator Helped a Parent at an IEP Meeting

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11 Tips for Traveling with a Service Dog | Undivided Conversations

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How do I help my child focus?

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Navigating Divorce: How the Law Gets Involved When You Have Kids with Disabilities

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Road Trip Tips When Traveling with a Child with a Disability

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Creating a Safe and Happy Space for Kids Experiencing Gender Dysphoria

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Brittany OlsenUndivided Editor

An editor and cartoonist who loves using words and images to simplify and share ideas. She has ten years of experience as a copy editor and lives near Portland, Oregon. She often spends her free time going on nature walks with her dog or trying new bread recipes.

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