Dear Mother, Writing “Dear Mother” seems so formal, yet I never met you so I can’t call you “mom.” I don’t even know if you would have wanted me to call you “mom.” Let alone if I would have been
Not Mom
As a preface, my son and I spoke and prayed over my sharing of this story. It is precious and beautiful and sensitive - meant to be kept in this space. It is not easy to share - not because of the
World Down Syndrome Day Advocacy | Meet an adorable 2-year-old girl that loves to play the tambourine
Help us advocate for this waiting child in recognition of Down Syndrome Day XM is an adorable 2 year old from Asia who can sit by herself, crawl on her stomach and roll on her back. She understands
Supporting Children and Families Affected by the Opioid Crisis
In 2016 researchers at the Department of Health and Human Services found that every 25 minutes an infant is born with an opioid addiction and 11.5 million people had misused opioid prescriptions, such
On That First Night (A thousand times yes)
I realize that I might often sound romantic. Not kissy-romcom romantic. Rather, that my words are idyllic, flowery, sentimental or suggesting an idealized view of reality. Adding color to the
Northern Starz Penguin Project: Musicals performed by artists with disabilities and their peers
Registration is now open for Northern Starz Penguin Project production of Annie Jr. Once a year, a magical and touching celebration of the human spirit unfolds at numerous theaters across the
Rare Disease Day Advocacy | Meet a resilient girl who loves McChicken sandwiches
Help us advocate for this waiting child in preparation for Rare Disease Day on February 28 J is a 14, almost 15, year old girl who is waiting in foster care for her forever family. J was born with
Rare Disease Day Advocacy | Meet a young, social boy
Help us advocate for this waiting child in preparation for Rare Disease Day on February 28 Born in 2009, this young boy is known to be social. J enjoys dancing, singing and painting. He has the
Rare Disease Day Advocacy | Meet a 3-year-old waiting for a loving home
Help us advocate for this waiting child in preparation for Rare Disease Day on February 28 Known as beautiful and social, Cara* enjoys interacting with children and adults. She is 3 years old and
Why It Is So Important To Resolve Your Own Trauma When Parenting Children with Attachment Disorders
An online friend recently posted something I found very insightful. She basically said that the reason a child with an attachment disorder is so difficult to parent boils down to one simple thing,
