Top 5 Weekend Events in Greater Derry - 5/1
Every week, Macaroni KID Derry highlights FIVE (or more) family-friendly events happening in the Gre…
2025 - 2026 Back to School Academic Resources in Greater Derry
At some point during their academic journey, every child will need support and guidance to ensure their s…
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Autism
Autism isn’t a tragedy or a puzzle to solve — but the myths and misunderstandings? Oh, they&r…
Embracing Diversity: 10 Fingers Are Overrated
"She doesn't have a hand," I whispered to my husband as our newborn made her first cries. I…
Heartbreak to Hope: One Family Shares the Power of Organ Donation
My son had reached the moment when you can't breathe because helplessness strangles you. He was overw…
When Parenting is HARD (The Power of AND)
Let’s face it… parenting can be really hard and lead to lots of headaches and heartach…
Celebrating Our Children With Down Syndrome
My second son was born on March 31, 2013. Henry brought with him many surprises, not the least of which…
5 Great Kid Books Featuring Characters With Developmental Disabilities
Searching out books with diverse characters to share with your children is important, but it's not al…
10 Reasons For Your Family to Celebrate March
March is one of those in-between months. For many of us, it's a transition month from winter to spri…
Misbehavior & The Brain / Behavior Connection
Do you get triggered when your child misbehaves? I know that I often did when my children were litt…
Power Struggles — When Your Child Is Controlling You
Do you have a child that is really good at pushing your buttons and getting a reaction from you? T…
Raising Grateful Kids
This time of year we are typically counting our blessings and discussing that which we are grateful for &…
4 Reasons Why Your Kids Push Your Buttons
Do you have a child that really pushes your buttons? Let’s face it, most of our kids know wha…
7 At-Home Winter Break Boredom Busters
Sure, the first few days of winter break are filled with lots of family get-togethers and maybe even a vi…
Three tips for kids that procrastinate doing homework
Do you have a child that avoids homework or has a hard time getting started?Last week guest expert Jen Dw…
5 Reasons Kids Lie
Should I be concerned about my child’s lying? After one of my recent in-person workshops, a…
The KEY to Effective Parenting
As a parent, when your kids are whining, fighting, or not listening — do you find yourself ending u…
When you feel like you’re failing as a parent…
As parents, we all take pride when other people tell us that our children are great kids… an…
Dealing with End of School Day Moods & Meltdowns
With kids going back to school, do you wonder what mood they’re going to come home in at the end of…
Understanding kids that struggle with change
Do you have a child that struggles with new situations or change? While some kids embrace new situations…
From Despair to Joy: One Mom's Journey After Twins Diagnosed With SMA
I heard the acronym SMA for the first time seven and a half years ago. Those three letters changed my fam…
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