Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christine Michel Carter covers working mothers, diversity, and jobs. One in five American children has special health care needs, ...

In the United States, approximately 7.3 million children between the ages of three and seventeen have been diagnosed with a disability; this equates to a staggering one in ten children. The likelihood ...

Raising a child with special needs presents unique and long-term financial planning considerations. Parents need to focus on ensuring their child has the care, resources and support they require — ...

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 ...

Safety in pediatric sedation relies on strict guidelines and monitoring, so let's learn how providers utilize pharmacological ...

The generosity of family and friends who want to financially help families with children with special needs can sometimes backfire by costing the family money, according to Rich Yam, a Wealthspire ...

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 ...

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 Wheeler State Beach as ...

PHOENIX — For parents who need to work but can't afford the steep cost of child care, federally funded scholarships can be a lifeline. Delivered through state child care assistance programs, the ...