As of 2015, the Space Camp for Little People program has been placed on indefinite hiatus. The content below is for historical purposes only. Space Camp also has special programs for deaf children and for those with visual impairments. The dream of going to space is a common fantasy shared by children (and adults) alike. And for those of us …
Chance of Having a Dwarf Child
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 parents always have dwarf children? Since there is a lot of interest in this topic, here is our attempt at making this understandable. (A …
Pregnancy as a Woman with Dwarfism
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 experience. There are just so many questions about the subject, it’s easier to leave it as just a Q & A. Was finding …
Mama Said: Go See Your Ortho and Get Checked
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 out. But, I did have this shooting pain throughout my body and seriously thought I might get major spinal cord injury from it. I fell on the …
Wearing Your Dwarfism on Your Sleeve vs. Strength as a Person With Dwarfism
I can go on and on as to how I got to this subject in my head, but I’ll try to keep this short and to the point. Strength as a Person With Dwarfism If there’s anything you can give your child with dwarfism, it’s strength. Strength to get through anything, even when the world is sometimes built against them. …