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"Not So Different"
My name is Shane Burcaw, and I live in Bethlehem, PA. I was born with a disease called Spinal Muscular At…
The Emotional Ripple Effect of Someone’s Suicide
I have a tough subject to talk with you about: the extreme and extensive impact of a loved one’s su…
Teen Suicide: It’s Not Just Drama
“She’s such a drama queen.”“All he wants is attention.”“They’re…
How To Be a Friend To My Son With Autism
I spend a lot of time wishing Marky, my son who has autism, had friends.He has few real relatio…
'Do We Really Need That?' How One Family Is Taking On a Year of Less
Two hours all to myself at Target. It was like a dream for a mom of two young boys! But as I strolle…
Helping Special Needs Kids Adjust to the Time Change
The end of daylight saving time is one of the most dreaded times of year for parents. The 2018 clock chang…
How to Cope After the Loss of a Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is Oct. 15. Macaroni Kid Publisher Kristen Wright-Matthews wrot…
'I am a Breast Cancer Warrior': One Woman's Story
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To honor breast cancer warriors everywhere, Macaroni Kid is rep…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: One Family's Story and How to Help
Matthew Walker was 12 when a baseball-sized lump appeared on his neck.The diagnosis from doctors nearly b…
Raising Kids to Make Sense of This Diverse and Connected World
Today’s parents have more resources at their fingertips than ever before (hello, smartphone!). But…
Bryanna's Story is Bringing Back Sickle Cell Awareness
Bryanna Frias shared the interests of a lot of teenage girls. She loved social media, make-up, and dreame…
10 Green Tips to Help Save the Planet and Your Wallet
If you’re like me, then you’re counting down to mid-May for Mother’s Day. That one day…
April Autism Awareness: 7 Qualities Marky Has That I Wish I Did
So much of our time as parents to kids with special needs is spent helping and defending our children, tha…
10 Ways To Keep Kids Safe Around Water
Let’s face it, safety is important. No matter how busy we get or how much fun we are having, it’s alw…
Spread the Word to End the Word
Spread the Word to End the Word™ is an annual day of awareness happening on March 1 this year. Spread th…
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