Family Life

• 5 Ways to Make Holiday Travel Easier

  Holiday traveling with kids can be a lot to handle. Here are 5 ways to make it easier and safer.

• 6 Tips for Telling Your Child About a Military Deployment

  Knowing how to tell your child that a parent has to leave for military service (deployment) can be tough. These tips can help.

• 7 Ways Caregivers Can Ease Stress

  Parents and other caregivers juggle a lot. But by learning to relax and recharge, you’ll be better able to handle what comes your way.

• 9 Steps to More Effective Parenting

  Parenting is incredibly challenging and rewarding. Here are 9 child-rearing tips that can help.

• Autism Checklist: Babies & Preschoolers (Birth to Age 5)

  When your child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, there’s a lot to learn. This 7-step checklist can help you find the best path forward.

• Autism Special Needs Checklist: Big Kids (Ages 6–12)

  Having a plan for the future can help your big kid reach his or her full potential. Follow this 8-step checklist to help your child succeed during the elementary school years.

• Autism Special Needs Checklist: Teens & Young Adults

  As your child moves toward adulthood, learn the tools you need to make the transition as smooth as possible. This 6-step checklist can help.

• Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays

  When your child has a serious or chronic illness, it’s hard to think beyond the next treatment. But with some planning, you can help your child balance schoolwork with hospital stays.

• Camps for Kids With Special Needs

  There are many camp choices for kids with special needs. From highly specialized camps to regular camps that accommodate kids with special needs, options abound.

• Caring for Siblings of Kids With Disabilities

  Kids love their siblings. Often, those who have a brother or sister with special needs want to help. Here’s how to help them feel loved and secure about their place in the family.