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Are My Twins Identical?
"Are my twins identical?" It might sound like a simple question to answer, but in reality it's not always easy to tell. What happens if you have a set of same-gender twins who look similar? There are two possibilities: they could in fact be identical—or—they could simply be non-identical twins who just happen to share similar physical features (as many siblings do). Not even doctors & midwives can be certain in all cases, and it's not always possible to get a definitive answer from an ultrasound scan. Contrary to what some people believe, identical twins don't share identical fingerprints—they are formed randomly in the womb.
By Dave Smith7 years ago in Families
Raising Indigo Children
Firstly, I'd like to begin by congratulating you if you are the parent or guardian of an Indigo Child. What a true honour and blessing it is to be granted the privilege of raising such an amazing person!
By Crunchy Mony7 years ago in Families
5 Fun Activities for Your Family to Do This Summer
5 Awesome Family Activities to Do This Summer Summer is always a great time to spend with your family, but sometimes it can be hard to come up with ideas for fun things to do. If you're having this problem, don't worry, we've got the solution. Here are five awesome family summer activities.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Families
The Summer Holidays Are a Whole Different Ball Game as a Disabled Parent
We are now in week two of the long, oh so very long, summer holidays. Most parents are either tearing their hair out wondering how to entertain their little terrors (this only becomes a phenomenon in the holidays and weekends, they are perfectly normal human beings at school) or perfectly planning a strict timetable of activities to keep their little angels entertained.
By Katy Mann7 years ago in Families
Lorelei's Letter - Letter Eight
Lorelei's Letters is a series of posts addressed for my daughter, but that have general statements that I believe everyone should hear from someone, at some point in their lives. Basically, they are letters from mother to daughter, trying to explain this crazy world, and give some advice. A lot of them are on dark topics that I hope my daughter will get through with no scars. I hope you enjoy, or at least take something from the letters. Know that no matter who you are, where you are, or what you've done, you are loved. - A mother
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Families
Genius Hacks Guaranteed to Make a Parent's Job Easier—Tips to Throw a Kids' Birthday Party on a Budget
Every parent wants their kid to have a fantastic birthday that they'll remember forever. It usually includes a lot of stress and expenses. If you're close to your kid's next birthday party, you're probably thinking how to stay within the budget without exhausting yourself and still amaze your kid. Well, these tips will help you exactly with that.
By Sarah Jessica Smith7 years ago in Families
Fritz and the Phantom
I wasn’t expecting a flood of tears to come gushing down my face, but I found it difficult to dam it up for almost the entire first half of the performance.
By Rick Beneteau7 years ago in Families
The Muffed Dance
Teri was five. As younger siblings do, she looked up to her older sister, the dancer, in a big way. Sara was four years older and excelling in ballet, tap, and jazz.
By Rick Beneteau7 years ago in Families
The Hardest Day
It was one of the hardest days of my life. The weeks leading up to it became increasingly more difficult, and even a few days after, my heart is still heavy. Here's the full story...
By Rick Beneteau7 years ago in Families
Don't Squish Bugs!
Two years ago, my fabulous grandsons were visiting when I was in the middle of assembling audio and video segments for my humanitarian project, 10 Million Clicks For Peace. I decided to interview them with the hope I would get a "pearl" or two of youthful wisdom on the subject of peace.
By Rick Beneteau7 years ago in Families
The Ice Cream 'Comb' Story
She was three. Just released from a far-away hospital after life threatening brain surgery, ready to take on the world again. I was happy just to have her back. My little "Mr. Clean" (shaven head and hoop earrings) and me driving along to our local mall. Hanging out with dad day. I recall her words as if it were yesterday.
By Rick Beneteau7 years ago in Families
8 Things You Should Teach Your Teen Before College
Congratulations! Higher learning is a massive step in your teen's life and development as a person. Sure, you'll get all teary-eyed and emotional when your child leaves the roost to stake a claim in the world. But college is and has always been part of the grand scheme of things.
By Patrick Peterson7 years ago in Families