By Kylie Blanchard
When Sherris Richards’ daughter, Faith, was diagnosed with autism at 18-months it impacted her entire family. “It devastated us to the core,” she says. “I think it affected us even more because we didn’t know about autism.” (more…)
By Julie Fedorchak
Like most mothers of school-age children, I devoted a good chunk of August to school preparation. New shoes? Check. New clothes? Check. School supplies, water bottles, backpacks? Yep. Hair cuts, dental appointments, immunizations, physicals? Check, check, check … (more…)
Unanswered prayer brings unexpected blessings
by Julie Fedorchak
After two successful baby deliveries, my husband and I had the “All American” family – one girl and one boy. Since our house was tastefully accessorized with nursing pillows, puke rags and exer-saucers, we decided to pull the trigger on a third. (more…)
Clayton and Joseph
By Shelly Preszler
“Come on Mom, it’s time to get up and make friends!” My six year-old son’s voice pleaded with a sense of urgency. Oh yes, that’s right. I had promised Joseph the night before we would get up early to make friends in our new neighborhood. I had forgotten how literal kids take everything. If it could only be that easy, I thought to myself. My hair was tussled, my eyes matted shut, and I was feeling a little like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz as we had actually traveled through a tornado the night before to reach our new home in Mandan, North Dakota. (more…)
by Tina Ding
No denying it; parenting can be highly rewarding – one of life’s greatest gifts. But many parents can relate to sleepless nights as a result of their child’s bedwetting or crying out from ear infections.
Exhausted, parents turn to circles of friends for advice. Some turn to their medical practitioner. Others choose chiropractic care. (more…)
