3 Key Questions When You First Meet the Doctor

Learn how to build clear communication with your child’s doctors, from the very first appointment.

3 Tips for Partnering with Your Child’s School

School is probably where your child will spend most of his time other than home. These tips can help school personnel feel like they are part of your team.

4 Tips to Prepare for Your First ARD Meeting

Learn strategies to prepare for your child’s Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meeting.

Be a Team Player for Your Child

Learn how to work with the professionals who can help your child, from a parent who has been there.

Building an Intentional Community for You and Your Child

Learn how to build a circle of support for yourself, your family and your child.

Communication Choices for Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Explore the options for how your child who is deaf or hard of hearing can learn to communicate with others.

Create a Portfolio to Help Others Understand Your Child

Assembling books with information about your child can help the people in your life get to know him

Dealing with Insensitive Comments about Your Child

People can say insensitive things about your child with a disability. Here are some ways you can deal with it.

Emergency Planning

A former principal offers advice to help support your child’s school or child care in making emergency plans.

How to Enroll Your Child in a Texas Public School

Learn how to find the right public school and what steps to take to enroll your child.

How to Find Quality Child Care

Learn how to find the right people to care for your child.

How to Let Your Kid Be a Kid

An experienced parent points out that sometimes we are so busy helping our kids develop, we forget to let them develop on their own.

How to Organize Your Child’s Medical Information

Learn how to organize your child’s medical information and why it’s so important.

How to Talk to Your Child’s Doctor

Learn strategies for talking with your child’s doctor.

Internet Searches

Learn how internet searches work to trust the information you find.

Learn About Medical Home

Learn about the “medical home” concept.

Legal Planning for Parents

No one wants to think about it, but it is imperative to make legal preparations in the event of a parent or caregiver’s death or disability.

Make a Child Info Toolkit

A notebook to organize important information about your child can help you feel more confident and in control.

Moving with the Military

Military families move a lot. Learn from one dad's perspective.

Person-Centered Planning for Your Child

Learn about person-centered planning and how the model can help your family.

Plan for a Bright Future For Your Child

An experienced parent gives advice on how to plan for a more positive life for you and your family, now and in the future.

Planning for a Caregiver’s Medical Emergency

You and your family need to be ready to care for a child with a disability in case a primary caregiver has a medical emergency.

Planning Playdates for Your Child

Get tips for creating successful playdates that help your child connect with peers.

Relieve Stress with Respite Services

Learn how to get help from Respite and other services that give caregivers a break from the stress of caring for a family member with a disability.

Speak Up for Your Child

Learn the importance of speaking up for what your child needs, and get tips to help you do it.

Staying at Home with Your 3- to 5-Year-Old

Learn some new ways to interact and have fun with your 3- to 5-year-old at home.

Staying Home with Your Infant or Toddler

Make the most of the time you spend with your infant or toddler at home.

Supporting Communication at Home

Communication is critical. Learn some ideas to help at home.

Tips for Moving with a Young Child

Moving your family can be difficult, but a little planning can make it easier.

Tips for Planning Smooth Transitions

Smooth transitions between learning environments lead to better outcomes for children. These ideas can help.

Tips for Taking Care of Yourself

If you take care of someone else, it’s very important to take care of yourself, too. This advice can help.

Tips to Start a Parent Support Group

If you can’t find a parent support group that meets your needs, here are advice and tips to start your own.

Toilet Training Resources

Even the pros can find it challenging. These resources can make toilet training easier.

Transition to Kindergarten

Understand your child’s transition from a preschool program to kindergarten.

Use Facts to Advocate for Your Child

Learn how and why to record information about all aspects of your child’s development.