This paper presents two articles for parents of children with disabilities. In the first article, "You Are Not Alone," by Patricia McGill Smith, a parent discusses the range of emotions that parents of children with disabilities experience and offers 18 suggestions for coping with the effects of disability on the family. These include: seek the assistance of other parents; talk with other family members; learn the terminology; find programs for your child; take care of yourself; and keep daily routines as normal as possible. The second article is: "The Unplanned Journey," by Carole Brown and others. It offers suggestions for parents following the diagnosis of a child's disability including: join a group; read materials written by (and for) parents; find out about services; and fulfill your role in supporting and empowering the family. Suggestions also address working with care givers and professionals. (Contains 29 references.) (DB)