October is Down Syndrome (DS) Awareness Month
I live with Down syndrome (DS) every day. Five years ago, my daughter was born with DS. Initially…
“What’s wrong with her?” My Daughter’s First Experience with Being Different
My daughter is growing up right before my eyes. She’s becoming more independent despite her physical limitations. She…
An Open Letter to the Parents of My Daughter’s Kindergarten Class
Dear Class of 2032 Parents, You may not know me yet, but you will soon. My daughter Livy…
Ruler of Hope :: Our July Nonprofit of the Month
Memphis surpassed Salt Lake City to rank as the most generous metropolitan area in the United States, giving…
Expectant Mothers Should Know this About Having a Child with a Disability
Being pregnant for the first time, I didn’t know what to expect. As many books as I read,…
Third Kid Limbo: Are We Ready for Another Baby?
As our son inches towards his second birthday this summer, my husband and I have begun having the…
Dream Big Cafe
I love a chance to do something for a great cause, and I got my chance a few…
Single Mothers Raising Children with Special Needs :: Is a Balanced Life Realistic?
Being a single mother raising children with special needs can be overwhelming. In a perfect world, every mother…
Kindness Matters…It Really Does!
Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of every day life, we forget important things, like kindness. I had…
Happy (Inclusive) Halloween
Halloween is my 5 year old’s favorite holiday! She can’t get enough of “The Great Pumpkin” and requests…