Names for your baby's future career
Will your child be a butcher, a baker or a candlestick maker? Perhaps it depends on the baby name!
View ArticlePolymer clay Christmas ornaments
Take a pass on the store bought polymer clay. Whip up a batch from scratch and set your kids loose with it to make these fun Christmas ornaments. Whether shared as gifts for friends or as gift wrapping...
View ArticleHow to make holiday gift giving less stressful
Holiday shopping is stressful. Every year I make a list and check it twice and then I freak out. What am I going to get for all of these people? How am I going to afford to get stuff for all these...
View ArticleIs Down syndrome community pro-life or pro-choice?
Down syndrome advocacy organizations claim the medical community doesn't offer balanced information after a prenatal or at-birth Down syndrome diagnosis and encourages abortion. The medical community...
View ArticleDIY ornament picture frames
An ordinary Christmas ornament is no match for the beauty of your child's adorable smile. Now you can frame that cheesy grin and hang it on your Christmas tree for an eye-catching conversation piece...
View ArticleThe boots celebrity moms are loving now
From Kate Middleton's brown suede boots to Kristin Cavallari’s must-have booties and Kourtney Kardashian’s chic over-the-knee boots, we have rounded up the hottest boots that celebrity moms are loving...
View ArticleHealthier holiday treat alternatives for the classroom
Holidays and sugary treats go hand-in-hand. This year, instead of reaching for processed foods and artificially-colored candies, try these simple swaps for healthier classroom treats that your kids...
View ArticleMy 3-year-old dislikes her hair
My biracial daughter loves the blonde version of Disney's Rapunzel. She expresses dislike for her own curly brown hair, wishing she could make it long like her idol. Since I cannot shield her from the...
View ArticleHow to get your child interested in playing a musical instrument
Mastering an instrument takes time, dedication, discipline and concentration. So it’s no wonder getting a child interested in playing — and practicing — an instrument is no easy task.
View ArticleTop military discounts and freebies to use this holiday season
As fast as Thanksgiving came is as fast as it went, and the madness of the holiday shopping season began. As I am writing this article there are 22 shopping days left until Christmas and everyone is...
View ArticleBaby names from The Christmas Story
If you have a Christmas baby on the way, then why not consider one of these baby names inspired by the holiest of nights?
View ArticleWhat's the deal with orgasmic birth?
If you haven't heard of orgasmic birth, you're not alone. We get the story of how birth can be pleasurable for some women — no, really!
View ArticleScale back on holiday gifts this year
It's hard to rein in the pocketbook when it comes to holiday spending, and if you have a large family, it can really add up quickly. There are ways you can keep the spending to a more reasonable amount...
View ArticleA cowboy Christmas
If you're feeling weary of the typical holiday fare, we have just what you need for a Cowboy Christmas party that will have your family yelling, "yee-haw!" You can keep it in the family, or go all-out...
View ArticleBring the holidays into your homeschool
If you’re beginning to feel the winter homeschool blues or if your children are getting bored with the same old school routine, it might be time to change things up — holiday style!
View ArticleHoliday dangers you might not think of
The holidays are filled with so many wonderful and exciting changes around your home — and that can make it a bit more difficult to keep everyone safe. Sure, there are the obvious dangers like open...
View ArticleTissue paper Christmas ornaments
With a few sheets of tissue paper, a bit of contact paper and some ribbon, your children can create some fun window decorations that are perfect for Christmas.
View ArticleSaving kids from the sex trade
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare and a reality for an alarming number of families around the world. Child sex trafficking is an international problem of tremendous scope but with limited public...
View ArticleDown syndrome diagnosis: Find support, not propaganda
When the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress team established its Parents First Call Program to provide 24/7 support to families receiving a prenatal or at-birth diagnosis of Down syndrome, they knew...
View ArticleDeducting Angel Trees and other holiday gifts
At this time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday gift-buying frenzy. But one of the greatest joys of the season is sharing with others who may not be as fortunate as you. It’s also a...
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