The annual search for Black Santa; I had to conceive my child through IVF. Now I’m racing to get an IUD.; 5 hacks for navigating those holiday emergency room visits with kids; Friday Favorites at On Parenting Dec. 16;     Eight things siblings of children with special needs struggle with The advantages to having a brother or sister with special needs include being more empathetic, responsible and resilient. However, these siblings also shoulder tremendous burdens that are not often or easily discussed. By Jamie Davis Smith  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   The annual search for Black Santa Some parents who are looking for a Santa who represents their families don't have an easy time. By Zara Stone  •  Read more »   I had to conceive my child through IVF. Now I’m racing to get an IUD. Protecting myself against pregnancy has become a political choice as much as a personal one. By Sarika Chawla  •  Read more »   5 hacks for navigating those holiday emergency room visits with kids The holidays are a busy time in ERs. Parents need to know both where and how to get the care their child needs. By Julia Beck  •  Read more »   Friday Favorites at On Parenting Dec. 16 Our favorite pieces, here and elsewhere, of the week. By Amy Joyce  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   KidsPost   Make your winter break even more festive with these five activities Catch water-skiing Santa on Christmas Eve or visit a greenhouse filled with model trains. By Harrison Smith  •  Read more » Common Sense Media   What to watch with your kids: ‘Rogue One’ and ‘La La Land’ An epic, but violent, Star Wars adventure and a profound, beautiful musical. By Common Sense Media  •  Read more » Recommended for you   News as it breaks Get immediate email when major national or political news breaks. You can also sign up for email alerts on: World News, Economy/Business, Technology, Health/Science/Environment, Entertainment or Sports at washingtonpost.com/newsletters. Sign Up »         Share On Parenting:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for On Parenting or a related newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071