The fashion and modeling industries have been known to discriminate against bodies that do not fit into the perfect ideals of beauty. This was once thought of as an exclusive look at beauty, but it is now considered as an exclusion tactic. Although things seem to be changing in recent years and the modeling world...
Having a baby changes your life completely. The moment that child is conceived, your world starts to change. But things change even more when the baby arrives. Having a completely healthy child is something we all hope for, and a child without special needs is difficult enough to look after. Having a baby with a...
Finding out you are pregnant leaves you with a whirlwind of emotions, for months you imagine what your baby will look like when it is born. You wonder if you are going to have a boy or maybe a girl, you think about what sort of parent you will be. Will you cope with the...
According to the World Health Organization, about one in 1,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the world every year. [1] But Savannah Combs gave birth to twin daughters with Down syndrome, an insanely rare phenomenon. “It’s very rare what they have, but they’ve been my little gems,” she said. “For every 1,000 twin...
To be married for 25 years is an amazing achievement, even when you have no obvious obstacles holding you back in your life. Kris Scharoun-DeForge and her now-late husband Paul were married in 1993. As a Down’s Syndrome marriage, the road was not always easy for both of them. Although so many people had doubts...
A new mother’s review of her baby went viral. Here is the story behind her short but extraordinary message of gratitude. Jessica Egan and her husband were thrilled when she was expecting. They had been trying to conceive for some time, even after a failed IVF. Jessica had joined an infertility support group and the...
We’ve seen a range of birth defects over the years, some less common than others. These can be physical or developmental and sometimes come with severe obstacles, such as a need for surgery or other intensive medical care. Amazingly, despite their challenges, most people born with these conditions have the most positive and uplifting outlook...
If you have ever been in love, you will know the excitement that comes along with being proposed to. But what happens when you have a little more than just yourself to think about? What happens when you have a child or a parent who needs looking after, what happens to them when you get...
There are many beautiful stories about adoptive parents. Truly, being a parent is not just about giving birth– it’s so much more than that. To Ben Carpenter, adoption takes on a whole new meaning. So far Carpenter has adopted six children, and he hopes he can adopt more. The children all have a common trait:...
When it comes to bedding, one of the most hotly debated topics is the necessity of a top sheet. Traditionally, a top sheet is placed between you and your comforter or duvet, but in recent years, more people have been opting to leave it off their beds altogether. Whether you’re considering ditching the top sheet...
Kindness is a universal language, and sometimes the smallest act of kindness can spark the biggest change in someone’s life. These 16 stories highlight the beauty and power of such moments, reminding us all that even the tiniest gesture can have an everlasting impact. A Louis Vuitton Gift for a Waitress In a bustling fast-food...
As a teenager, one of the most distressing experiences can be struggling to find a date for your school’s homecoming dance. For many, these dances represent a pivotal social milestone. For one boy born with special needs, the search for a date was particularly challenging. Faced with numerous rejections from girls in his grade, he...