“I was 16 years old when my family moved to Guatemala. Up until that point, I had basically been living the American dream, but that move caused a radical 180 in me when I began to really see the world from a new perspective. My life looked a lot different than most American teenagers. I … Read more
Our beliefs are influenced by the things we see, and that also applies to seemingly mundane objects like toys. Remember how, as little girls, we were completely enamored by our dolls? We look at them and think they’re so beautiful that we can’t help but aspire to look like them when we grow up. Back … Read more
An Italian man named Luca Trapanese has been involved in social service programs ever since he was a teenager. So when he held Alba, a baby girl born with Down syndrome who needed a family, he knew in his heart that he was going to be the father of the abandoned child. From the moment … Read more
Christian and Justin Moore’s 2-year-old son, Logan, was diagnosed with hypotonia – a syndrome that affects muscle tone and makes stability difficult. Because of his condition, their baby had to see a physical therapist regularly for muscle strengthening exercises. Logan’s physical therapist suggested a gait trainer to help him with walking, but his parents weren’t … Read more
This adorable little girl’s path to a successful modelling career will make your day! Parenting is hard in itself, but being a parent to a child with a disability is much more challenging. Nevertheless, it is a rewarding experience that Cheryl and John Wharton wouldn’t trade for anything else, because they were blessed with their … Read more
Sara Hinesley, a 10-year-old student, just won an award for her flawless handwriting. But aside from the award itself, what makes the recognition more remarkable is that this girl was born without hands. Sara Hinesley writes by holding a pen between both ends of her arms, and no matter how hard it looks, the girl … Read more
The need for a sense of belongingness is first experienced at the outset of childhood. When babies grow into kids, they find that they long to gain peers who they can interact with and play with. The need for companionship is high during a child’s younger years, and it is imperative that this call is … Read more