How My Child With Down Syndrome Will Change the World
by Erin Statz
Today is World Down syndrome Day! You or your child may be unknowingly participating in some events today and might be wondering what is going or what holiday it is....
5 Ways to Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a Family
Every year on the third Monday in January there is a day set aside to honor and learn from the life and work of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther...
Anti-Asian Violence in America: #stopasianhate
I’ve debated on if I should write something on Asian-American hate crimes that have happened since the pandemic started and I hesitated. Some of the thoughts running through my head...
Juneteenth: It’s Importance to Black History & How We Celebrate It
We fight, we protest, we resist, we educate, we explain and with that tremendous, continual effort… we are exhausted. Because the systems in place that we currently live within want...
5 Ways You Can Be My Ally
by Sarah Lodien
Illustration by Jena Holliday | Spoonful of Faith Becoming an ally to the black community starts with educating yourself about racism, and recognizing racism in its different forms. To start,...
Teaching Your Kids About Racism
I’m a big believer that the way your kids react and treat others is an extension of you. How I talk about current events, treat other people – every action...
Music Forever and For Everyone
by Erin Statz
We all have one thing we can agree on: music is awesome! It really is one of the only universal languages on this earth. A melody can be linked to...
The Heart of a Special Needs Mom
by Erin Statz
Since my son was born four years ago with an unexpected diagnosis, I have had a lot of time to really dig deep into my being. I have felt my...
Crafting Sensory-Friendly Performances
Performing arts help children on the autism spectrum and other sensory sensitives better understand and respond to social cues, increase self-expression, explore deeper levels of communication and facilitate peer interactions....
How to Be an Allergy Mom for Halloween
Yay! It’s that time of year again – the time of year for candy to be everywhere. That’s the whole point of Halloween, isn’t it? Get as much candy as...
Tears and Triumphs of an Exclusive Pumper
by Erin Statz
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week and we have a special extended line up for you! Our writers will share their triumphs and tears through their personal recollections of making sure...
I Am Not a “Supermom”
by Erin Statz
When your child is born into this world, you really get a dose of reality. This job can be hard. The first person that I instantly thought of after having...
Why Our Family Celebrates Pride Month
June is my favorite month of the year. Sure June is summer, warmth, sunshine and fun, but the reason I love June is because June is Pride Month. Our little...
