Service Pets & Children with Special Needs

I say it because it’s honest. And for me, this realization didn’t come all at once — it came in pieces… little cracks in the foundation that showed me just how much weight our family was really carrying.

if you’re like me, juggling a special needs child, a service dog, and a spouse with disabilities too, the lack of clear, accessible resources can feel overwhelming. Some days it feels like you’re reinventing the wheel just trying to figure out where to go

Most teachers genuinely want to help. They care about their students. But many simply don’t understand the laws around service animals in schools

What’s it like to travel for the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? One mom shares her family’s first Christmas travel story — full of lessons, love, and calm moments along the way.

Hosting or visiting this holiday season? Here’s how to help others respectfully interact with your service dog — kind, simple tips for Autism and special needs families.

Visiting family for the holidays with a service dog? Here’s how to prepare your relatives, keep your child comfortable, and create a calm, joyful visit everyone can enjoy.

Traveling during the holidays with a service dog and an autistic child? Here’s why slowing down and celebrating the small moments can turn any trip into something truly magical. It’s a mindfulness journey that reassures and boosts your confidence.

Make holiday travel less stressful with these essential tips for families traveling with service dogs and children with special needs. Calm, parent-tested advice for smooth, sensory-friendly travels this season.

Traveling with a service dog is always an adventure — even when you think you’ve planned for everything. Our most extended layover reminded me that sometimes the best moments happen when you simply let go and roll with it.

If there’s one part of flying that used to make my stomach drop, it was airport security. The lines, the noise, the hurry — it’s a sensory storm for any child, let alone one with Autism

Our first hotel stay with a service dog didn’t go as planned — but the lessons we learned made every trip after easier and more meaningful.