Family Gathering Survival Kit

Make It Through Get-Togethers With Your Sanity Intact

For parents of children with special needs, family gatherings -- full of doubting relatives, stressful situations, and typically developing kids -- can be a tough way to spend a day. Here are ten items to see you through ... or at least give you a laugh to lighten the load. For more serious advice, read Special-Needs Kids and Special Occasions.