Dwarf Parents

Bedtime Solutions for Dwarf Children and Parents

dwarfparents.com — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:40:03 +0000

Any new or experienced parent can tell you the fun and frustrations associated with bedtime. Whether you are dealing with nighttime breastfeeding, moving your child into their own bed, or solving a...

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Little People of America National Conferences Past and Future

dwarfparents.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:53:48 +0000

Future LPA National Conferences Year Dates City Hotel 2012 6/29-7/6 Dallas, TX Sheraton Downtown Dallas 2013 6/29-7/5 Washington, D.C. Washington Marriott Wardman Park 2014 7/5-7/11 San Diego,...

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Space Camp for Little People

dwarfparents.com — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:21 +0000

The dream of going to space is a common fantasy shared by children (and adults) alike. And for those of us who grew up in the 1980′s and watched the , actually attending Space Camp as a camper...

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Chance of Having a Dwarf Child

dwarfparents.com — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:36:00 +0000

What are my chances of having a baby with dwarfism? We frequently see incoming search queries related to people asking questions such as What are the chances of having a dwarf baby? and Do dwarf...

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Pregnancy as a Woman with Dwarfism

dwarfparents.com — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:24:51 +0000

Finally getting to this subject, as it has been a discussion item on many boards and asked by many LP women and couples in our community. I would be happy to answer any more questions from our/my...

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Custom Kettler Bike Modification

dwarfparents.com — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:09:09 +0000

Kettler Oceana Our Physical Therapist at CCS modified a for our dwarf child. We’ve received multiple requests for details on how this modification was performed, so below are some pictures to...

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Halloween Costumes for Short Statured Children and Adults

dwarfparents.com — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:14:15 +0000

We always loved Halloween growing up and it continues to be a favorite holiday among many children. Unfortunately for those of us in the LP world, it can be difficult to find a costume that fits...

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MRI and Anesthesia: What to Expect

dwarfparents.com — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:05:49 +0000

Our dwarf son has had multiple MRI’s and CT scans, so we’ve had some extensive experience with anesthesia. In addition, we have had MRI’s and CT scans done as adult LPs....

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Cord Blood Banking – A Difficult Decision

dwarfparents.com — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:32:01 +0000

Among the many difficult choices new parents must face, one is whether to bank their child’s cord blood. For both our dwarf and non-dwarf child, deciding how to proceed was no easy task. We...

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Mama Said: Go See Your Ortho and Get Checked

dwarfparents.com — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:10:11 +0000

Who said being a stay-at-home mom is not dangerous? I slipped on our glossy, 80′s kitchen tile this morning and then banged my head really hard on the wall. Thankfully, I didn’t black...

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