Friendly Competition In the early years of our marriage, my husband earned extra money as a basketball referee. He refereed mostly adult rec leagues and high school games. Occasionally, he would officiate youth sports...
When my daughter was a baby, she was labeled “Failure to Thrive”. Tiny and fragile, she looked just like a porcelain doll. Her special needs aside, she was my easiest baby. Her calm and...
The question of whether or not to lock up the kitchen is a question all those caring for a loved one with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) will eventually encounter. We are well aware of the...
Traveling with your family can be an incredible experience. Once you get past the whining and bickering, there are some joyful times to be had. However, if you are not careful, it can also...
I’ve heard it said that God only gives special kids to special people. That is just not true. I am certainly not special and, as wonderful as he is, my husband isn’t special either....
Potty training, one of the first big hurdles you will encounter as a parent. It’s a hurdle you dread beginning. However, you know there awaits a diaper free promised land just on the other...
When my children were young, they all enjoyed dressing up in costumes. They loved spending a few hours in the worlds of their favorite characters. However, my youngest son took it to a whole...
I don’t care where your moral compass lies, parenthood has a way of bringing out the Pinocchio in us all. There will come a time and more than likely many times when you will...
Rare When we speak about things that are rare, we tend to talk in terms of value. The more rare an item is, the higher the value. Diamonds typically have a value of around...
When we prepare to bring a child into this world, we all have some basic expectations for what our child’s future will look like. We can’t wait to cuddle our infant those first days...
There is just something about the open road that really brings a family close. Close to the edge of sanity, that is. And boy, have we had our share of eventful road trips. There...
