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Sideswiped
"Is he mentally retarded?" she asks.I am holding my 19-month-old son in my arms at a visit to a dental clinic in a children's hospital.I'...
Sitting in judgment
In October,New Jersey State Supreme Court Justice Helen E. Hoens (right) stepped down,saying she developed the qualities essential in a j...
What's wrong with wanting a 'mini-me?'
Thiscomment on the blog of a parent stopped me in my tracks (if you read down in the post you'll see the comment reprint in full). It's f...
Anne Geddes' lens reflects resilience
Australianphotographer Anne Geddes is known for capturing the innocence of babies inbumble-bee and acorn costumes that replicate life in ...
Taking 'the good' for a spin
I've beenreading Hardwiring Happiness,which shows us how we can take in and savour more of the good moments in ourlives, retraining our b...
Sad mama bear
By Sue RobinsIn the health system, I'm an advocate for Aaron, my son withDown syndrome. I'm prepared, articulate, and know how to persist...
Let's find the missing 'family-centred' pieces
By Jacqui GetfieldRecently, I attended two events about family-centred care. I learned a lot but came away with conflicting emotions. I w...
Where is she now?
Two weeks before the end of her Grade 10 school year, Irene Tran—a bubblyteenager who excelled academically and was an accomplished pia...
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