Posts Tagged ‘Facebook’
American Girl: Limb Different Dolls Are More Important Than You Think
I hope you’ve seen the video… Emma opens an American Girl doll box and discovers the doll of her dreams: A doll with a helper leg just like her. A Step Ahead Prosthetics started making alterations on American Girl dolls earlier this year. It’s remarkable how special this can be for kids. My heart is…
Read More +An Upworthy Moment to Share
Yesterday, Jordan and I had a chance to do an interview with a local magazine. During the conversation, I was asked how I feel about Jordan’s recent success in sharing her efforts to raise awareness about physical differences. It’s a question no one has asked before. All of this very kind attention is based on ten years…
Read More +Celebrate differences during Limb Loss Awareness Month
It doesn’t come with a lot of shirts or ribbons but today, the Amputee Coalition launches its fifth year of Limb Loss Awareness Month. This year, the organization is looking to help prevent older adults from amputations by checking for possible circulatory problems in feet. It’s not the focus many families have when it comes to limb loss…
Read More +A doll just like Jordan
For years, Jordan has talked about wanting a doll that has a little arm just like her. It started as a topic of discussion when she was four-years-old and realized her American Girl doll didn’t look like her. The realization made Jordan sad. I even reached out to American Girl and the company will not make…
Read More +Your reader's choice vote counts
I knew Born Just Right’s Facebook community was special… But I had no idea how special until I found out late last night at it is nominated for a really cool award. Members of the Facebook page nominated it for About.com’s Favorite Special Needs Online Community Award and now it’s a finalist! You can help…
Read More +Finding ways to meet
When I started this site, it was really a way to share stories with families and friends. It was also therapeutic. I had a space to express how I felt as I juggled with the feelings of joy for having a sweet newborn baby and the sadness for knowing how my culture reacts to a…
Read More +Awesome community
I haven’t been able to update this site enough lately thanks to an amazing number of things going on at work… and my goals of sleeping at least four hours a night. But I wanted to share a super awesome experience I had with the Born Just Right Facebook page. I have an amazing number…
Read More +Limb difference families unite!
I talk about offering support to other moms and dads of kids with limb differences. I use this blog as one way. Helping moderate the Sammy’s Friends listserv is another big way. I expanded this site onto Facebook and have had a chance to interact with so many other people. Jordan and I sometimes speak…
Read More +Trying something different
I love talking to parents… I love using my blogs to stay in touch and share our stories. So when I noticed I was having more and more of those conversations on Facebook, I thought… Why not bring this blog to Facebook. I started it out yesterday and it’s already a lot of fun. I’m…
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