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Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid!
Two sisters who are both moms of children with special needs offer a delightful dose of humor -- "the best medicine for parents of 'imperfect' kids, without the scary side effects."

Christmas Carols for Parents of Children With Special Needs
Christmas is a time that fills most families with ho ho ho, but for families of children with special needs, there can be some uh uh oh! thrown in there too. Have a little fun with these Christmas carols that reflect the stress of the season for parents who feel their family's differences at the holidays.

IEP Meeting Alert Levels
What alert level do you hit before going to your child's IEP meeting? Measure your risk of outrage and deception with this handy chart.

A Special-Needs Mother's Day Wish List
Want to drop some hints about the perfect gift? Give your significant other this list of things that will really make a difference for a mom of children with special needs.

A Special-Needs Parent's Wish List
Family asking what you want for a holiday gift? Give them this list of things that will really make a difference for a parent of children with special needs.

Ed Chapman's Special Laughs Page
Funny, funny stuff about IEPs and other special needs topics, written by members of various e-mail lists.

The Lighter Side of Special Education
Humorous essays on parents, kids, IEPs and due process from a special education lawyer and parent of a child with special needs.

Mothers from Hell Humor Page
Links to irreverent, humorous essays from the take-no-prisioners special-ed advocacy group.

Mothers with Attitude
Humor and help for adoptive moms, special-needs moms, any old moms at all.

Parenting Isn't Pretty
... but it's usually good for a laugh.