Families in the News Today

Parenting, Celebrities and Food in the News Today.

These Photos of People With Down Syndrome Will Make You Feel Differently About Them - Pop Sugar

Recipe: Kiwi Strawberry Popsicles - Babble

What One Mother - Who Was Out of Patience - Did With Her Child - Huffington Post ( Beautiful Must Read!)

Surprising Reason Why Hospitals Are Getting Rid of Baby Nurseries - Woman's Day

Best Things to Buy at Dollar Tree This Summer

Seasonal stuff is always fun to buy at dollar stores because they are cheap and fun.  Kiplinger has listed some of the best things to buy at dollar stores this summer.

Summer Apparel

flip flops
hats
hula skirts

Summer Toys

Pool noodles
goggles
pails and shovels
hula hoops
sidewalk chalk, and bubbles
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and other assorted pool toys can be included here as well.

Summer Treats

frozen popsicles
lemonade
cookies
ice tea
chips

Summer BBQ Condiments

hamburger and hot dog buns
mustard
relish
ketchup
pickles

Summer Party Supplies 

tablecloths
balloons
napkins
plastic forks and spoons
paper cups


Check out their complete list of best things to buy at dollar stores, this summer.

Families in the News This Week

Happy almost 4th of July. Here are some best of the best blog posts shared this past week. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy.

The Three Stages of Taking Your Tween to the Pediatrician - Babble (Get the tissue ready)

50 Ways You Are Ruining Your Kids - Mom.me (Hilarious)

23 Real Selfies That Sum Up Motherhood - PopSugar

5 Rules About Sleeping, According to Toddlers - Huffington Post

What This Mom Did During Labor is Amazing

Photographer Lisa Robinson-Ward just captured the most amazing photos of a mom in labor and giving birth to her beautiful baby girl.

She also happened to be that mom in labor. Yes, Robinson-Ward took breathtakingly beautiful pictures of her own labor and delivery of daughter Anora.

“I was pretty flexible with the plan,” says Robinson-Ward. “If it became impossible I was fine with not doing it but fortunately I had a really easy and amazing birth experience.”

Stunning photographs detail the entire labor and birth experience - even down to the emotions showing on her husband's face as he watches his baby daughter enter the world. 

You can get all misty-eyed looking at the incredible photos here.