December 9, 2011 Not only are working mothers multitasking more frequently than working fathers, but their multitasking experience is more negative as well, according to a new study in the December issue of the... more »»

December 2, 2011 Most recreational youth sports teams, unless they are very serious and play in a holiday tournament, are off for probably the week before Christmas until the week after New Year’s Day. more »»

December 2, 2011 Even though it is called the “most wonderful time of the year,” the holidays can be a source of stress for families of children with special needs. more »»

December 2, 2011 Most families spend a lot of time in the car, so the Take N Play Anywhere Design N Doodle Activities were created. more »»

December 2, 2011 "Home is where one starts from." These are simple words from a poem by T.S. Eliot. For most of us, home and family are a given and at times, something that we might take for granted. more »»

October 7, 2011 At this point in the season, parents usually start questioning some of the tactics of their children’s youth sports coaches. more »»

June 29, 2011 This month is dedicated to all of the special siblings, and siblings to-be. more »»

June 16, 2011 The votes are in, the phone calls made and your son or daughter never gets one. What it means: He or she was not selected for the all-star team. more »»

June 16, 2011 When you hear the word “miracle” what are some of the first things that come to your mind? I think the answer to this question will depend on many things — your life experiences, your faith, et. more »»

April 28, 2011 Any parent with more than one child has faced the dilemma of having to choose one activity over another. more »»

April 28, 2011 I’m sure you have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” When you are speaking of a child with a disability, that saying couldn’t be truer. more »»

April 28, 2011 Question: I know for a fact that a chemistry teacher at my daughter's high school texts students. In fact, I have even seen a text from this teacher on my daughter's phone. more »»

April 1, 2011 From the moment we found out our child would be differently-abled, our hearts changed forever. It takes some time to get used to this transformation. more »»

April 1, 2011 My wife proudly came home the other day with a bag full of new wiffle balls. When I asked her where she bought them, she replied, “At one of those bargain dollar stores.” My expression said it all. more »»

April 1, 2011 Question: Years ago, my mother told me about a technique described in your column that had some children reading on grade level in 8 to 12 hours. My son reads slightly below grade leve. more »»

March 8, 2011 Best-selling author Shonda Schilling says that if you’ve met a child with Asperger’s Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders, you’ve only met one, because each is unique. more »»

March 8, 2011 When you think about the word “accomplishment” what comes to mind? A football game victory? A term paper completed? Many things can start to flood our minds. more »»

March 8, 2011 Question: It is beyond belief how messy my child's backpack is. I have tried to give him organizing hints, but he just keeps shoving all his schoolwork in the bag -- even his neatly done homework. more »»

March 8, 2011 Tryouts are over, your son or daughter is on a team, the first practice is scheduled and you’re ready to roll into the spring baseball or softball season. more »»

August 5, 2010 Question: The TV is on in our house most of the day, but our young toddlers don't watch it much of the time. more »»

April 1, 2010 When you are raising a child with special needs, you see the world in a whole new way—because our kids have changed the make-up of our hearts, the way in which we respond to things around us has... more »»

April 1, 2010 This week I give out my award for the best spectator ever. I'll call him Wayne. Wayne spends his spare time following his grandchildren's youth sports teams. more »»

April 1, 2010 Question: After testing, the school eligibility team said my daughter is not eligible for special-education help. She is now in third grade and has had learning problems since first grade. more »»

February 3, 2010 When people ask me “How is your daughter doing?” my most recent response has been, “better than me on most days. more »»

October 22, 2009 Question: My 8-year-old stepdaughter is an only child. While at home, she is very relaxed and keeps herself busy playing, reading, etc. more »»