Publications
Partners
Most parents would agree that giving one child more attention than his or her siblings would be unfair and even cause sibling rivalry. But what if the circumstances call for a child to need more time and attention due to a disability?
It is a difficult situation but a reality for some parents. The good news is that there are ways to manage this parenting challenge.
Depending on their disability, a child with special needs may require more medical attention through doctor's appointments, more assistance with doing tasks at home like washing and getting dressed, and more emotional support. This may make parents feel guilty, resulting from their fear of failure and incompetence.
