Dolls for Downs – the Pros and Cons

Dolls for Downs – the Pros and Cons

DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL AQUÍ I’m going to start by saying that I love the initiative behind the “Doll for Downs” project. The mom who created this doll had the clear intention of giving her daughter with Down syndrome a doll she could relate to. And, I love the dolls! Here’s what’s great about Dolls for MORE »

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12 things you should always tell to your kids

12 things you should always tell to your kids

 En Espanol aqui Some phrases are magical and powerful. These are my favorite 12 for raising loving and happy kids. Being a parent is not an easy task. Keep in mind how important it is to remind our children everyday how much we love them. Believing in them and accepting them is the best way MORE »

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When A Child Dies, Facebook Becomes Faithbook

When A Child Dies, Facebook Becomes Faithbook

I watched my friend’s child die on Facebook this weekend, as did thousands and thousands of other people. Gavin had cerebral palsy; my son does too, and Kate and I had bonded online. Last Wednesday, Gavin had a seizure followed by three episodes of cardiac arrest. On Friday, doctors told Kate and her husband that Gavin’s MORE »

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The difference between labeling your child and accepting his diagnosis

The difference between labeling your child and accepting his diagnosis

Lately I’ve realized that there’s a big misconception about what labeling a child means. Many parents feel that accepting or sharing that their child has a diagnosis is putting a label on him. But the truth is that living with a diagnosis is not a label; it is a reality. If we learn to accept MORE »

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