Naperville mother of three, Dayna Abraham, used to describe each of her kids in the roles they filled for their family. Her oldest, who has special needs, was the drive that pushed her to be a better ...

Courts must take into account the unique needs of the child. Source: Jayden Becker / Canva Pro Divorce is hard enough. It can be an emotionally and financially draining process, especially when ...

Parenting a child with a special need, whether a physical disability, a learning delay, an emotional challenge, or a developmental disorder, may require the acquisition of specific skills, such as ...

Being a parent is one of life’s greatest blessings, but it can also be intimidating and difficult at times. From birth, when children are entirely dependent on their parents' care, to early adulthood, ...

Courtesy Mia McNary Mia McNary opens her art studio to mothers of children with special needs two mornings a week. Glenview mother Mia McNary understands how hard it can be for a mother to take time ...

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order laying out a plan for dismantling the federal Department of Education represents good news for families nationwide. As the mother of a child with ...

NARRAGANSETT – As Mister Rogers’ mother said, always “look for the helpers. You’ll always find people who are helping.” That was the case on a foggy morning last week at Roger W. Wheeler State Beach, ...

Being a parent is one of life’s greatest blessings, but it can also be intimidating and difficult at times. From birth, when children are entirely dependent on their parents' care, to early adulthood, ...