It is known that participation in everyday activities has great importance and a positive impact on the development of each child, as well as for the entire family. The birth of a child with disabilities brings numerous challenges to the family and affects the functioning and daily activities of all family members. The aim of the paper is to show the specifics in the daily activities of families of children with developmental disabilities and how they differ from families of children with typical development. A review of the literature showed that caring for a child with disabilities brings changes in the roles assumed by parents. Parents of children with disabilities spend most of their time caring for and meeting the child's specific needs, which affects other aspects of daily life such as work, finances, socialization and other leisure activities. The child's disability also affects the child's participation in activities with siblings, such as joint play. Families of children with disabilities face different barriers that affect everyday family activities such as spending time together at home, going to the store and to community events, celebrating birthdays or inviting friends over to their own home. Barriers can be related to family factors, factors of the social and physical environment, and factors related to the child, such as the type of disability and its specificities. Participating in activities is an opportunity to learn and create positive interactions between all family members. By providing support and educating parents of children with disabilities, experts can contribute to daily functioning and better implementation of joint family activities.