
All three of my kids have their birthdays in the months surrounding Christmas, which also happens to be the height of cold and flu season. Each year, we find ourselves wishing, hoping, and sometimes … [Read more...]
All three of my kids have their birthdays in the months surrounding Christmas, which also happens to be the height of cold and flu season. Each year, we find ourselves wishing, hoping, and sometimes … [Read more...]
Having a brother or sister with a disability forces you grow up faster in some ways. It can trigger anxiety and resentment, or fierce loyalty, empathy and acceptance. Sometimes, all of those. As a … [Read more...]
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This is a story about child abuse and loss. It's an important story, but please skip today's post if it is an especially sensitive topic for you. Before Facebook was around, when I was pregnant … [Read more...]
I took the girls shopping today. It's a very rare occurrence for me to take all 3 of them shopping because it is quite challenging to do with Maggie. She either refuses to go in the store, or she … [Read more...]
Grace has been attending a series of sibling workshops (sibshops) this year. The group meets once a month, and the leaders plan different activities for the kids who have a brother or sister with … [Read more...]