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How do I discipline my blind toddler?
How do you discipline a child with special needs? Or, as some might ask, SHOULD you discipline a child with special needs?
My special needs child is getting older and it’s scaring the crap out of me
Does our society support families with adults with special needs? What happens when your special needs child isn't a child anymore?
I’m Raising My Special Needs Child with Dignity – Are You?
Special needs children deserve honor and respect. As parents, we need to maintain their dignity and help them present themselves at their best in public.
8 Creative and Unique Ideas for Decorating a Blind Child’s Room
Use tactile elements, interesting fabrics and textures, sounds and lights to create the perfect unique space for your blind or visually impaired child.
Top tips and advice for visiting London with a young person who is visually impaired
Here are some recommendations if you are visiting London with a child who is visually impaired to ensure you have a fun, inclusive and accessible visit.
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When My Child was First Diagnosed with a Disability
If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? What advice would you give?
My baby is blind… What do I do?
When your baby is diagnosed with a visual impairment you may at first feel lost. What do you do? Where do you begin?
Fostering Positivity and Confidence in Your Blind Child
Children are always observing the actions of their parents. If you respond to your blind child with positivity and confidence in their abilities, they will internalize that.
Can Someone Who is Blind Be a Parent?
The Parenting with Vision Loss series from VisionAware provides helpful tips and advice from a genuine expert.
My Mistakes Have Made Me: How Learning from Failure Can Help Your Blind Child Grow
Letting your blind child experience life and make mistakes can be the best gift you've ever given them.
Why I Choose to Write About My Blind Daughter on the Internet
Many of us share pictures and thoughts about our blind children online... but should we?
What I Will Say the Next Time Someone Asks an Insensitive Question About My Deafblind Daughter
"What's wrong with her eyes?" Do people ask you questions about your blind child? What do you say?
Why I’m Talking About Sex and Intimacy as a Special Needs Mom
A call to couples and parents raising special needs kids to prioritize sex and physical intimacy in their relationships.
8 things I am so done with as a special needs mom
It's hard to keep things together as a special needs family. I'm losing patience and I feel totally selfish for being so annoyed with the world, but I'm going to list some of the things that have me on edge anyway.
My Experience Being the Father of a Visually Impaired Child
Daddy Chris Clark writes about his visually impaired daughter Ellie and the impact she has made in his life.