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Annette is an at home mom who lives with her husband and sons in Michigan. Raising three boys keeps her busy. She enjoys writing, reading and learning with her children. Her middle son has Down syndrome and she is an advocate for inclusion. She has high expectations for all of her children and does her best to treat them equally.

She is a volunteer in the community through church, school and the non-profit organization The Band of Angels Foundation. She believes there is no such thing as a coincidence. Every situation in life gives you a positive lesson.

She is thankful for life and embraces it daily. She has a wonderful, supportive husband.

Briefly me

My passion is ...

raising my children.

I know too much about ...

Special education

My parents always told me ...

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

My childhood ambition ...

To be an actress. Oops fell short on that one.

My favorite memory ...

The birth of my babies.

Why I write ...

Because I love it.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The secret and The Law of Attraction.

My first job ...

Sales clerk at Hudsons.

My best moment ...

My wedding.

My inspiration ...

My family

Featured article by Annette Liike

Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Travel tips for children with Down Syndrome: 1 of 2

I am the mother of a child with Down syndrome and our family enjoys traveling at least once a year. I have a few tips to help any family enjoy their vacation and keep meltdowns to a minimum. There are 5 major tips to keep the trip relaxed and the fun aplenty. Remember children with Down syndrome are first children and basically the same as any other child. First of all children with Down syndrome are a blessing. They enjoy traveling and vacations just as much as any other child. The main thing to keep in mind with children with Down syndrome is to allow ...
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