Moxie Totally Rocks Her Kindergarten Graduation
Moxie graduated from Kindergarten almost a month ago, and I'm only just getting around to this post now. To be honest, if she didn't...
Down syndrome
NDSS is at the Table, But What Are They Saying?
Sara Weir is the President of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), which is the organization that spearheads and financially benefits from the Buddy...
Let’s Talk: The Conversation on the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Narrative…
There is so much in this video that I want to dissect about the Down Syndrome diagnosis narrative, but honestly, I don't feel like making this...
In Your Light: To My Daughter (with Down syndrome) on the Occasion of Her 7th Birthday
My daughter, when I woke up on the morning of your birthday, you were awake already. You had slipped out of your bed and...
The Case FOR Special Ed
I was like a snarling mama cat, clamouring for full inclusion until just recently. That is, for NOT having Moxie in a “special ed”…
What I Think About Giving Nutritional Supplements to Children with Down Syndrome
Giving Nutritional Supplements to Children with Down Syndrome Giving nutritional supplements to children with Down syndrome has been a big topic for as long as I've been...
Pros and Cons of Nutritional Supplements and Children with Down Syndrome
Welcome to "Pro/Con" The point of "Pro/Con"is to share different perspectives: it's not combative, defensive, or negative; only a sharing of two different points...
Resources for New Parents of a Child with Down syndrome
Resources for New Parents of a Child with Down syndrome Resources for new parents of a child with Down syndrome are crucial, as I...
When You Say “Angel” with “Down syndrome”….
Down syndrome angel, angel and Down syndrome. Whether it's a person with Down syndrome being compared to an angel or angels being people with...
6 Things To Do For World Down Syndrome Day!
There is a lot going on for World Down syndrome Day (3/21) – here are a few of my favorite things, along with some suggested places to donate to (if you feel inclined)
The Super Cool Down Syndrome Chromosome T-Shirt!
The Down Syndrome Chromosome T-Shirt is back! HERE World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on March 21st - what better way to celebrate...
Book Resources for Parents of People with Down syndrome
Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I…
Down Syndrome Groups on Facebook
Every group you could ever want. And then some!
Behavioral Issues and Down syndrome
Behavioral Issues and Down syndrome Moxie, my daughter who has Down syndrome, has recently had behavioral issues at school. A bit of background: Moxie...
Betsy DeVos Was Confirmed in a Rancid Republican Flip Off
We are so fucked.
When My Daughter with Down Syndrome Tried to Charge the Fishing Game
Moxie wanted the fishing game to work…
Down syndrome Changed Our Lives. Here’s Why.
7 years ago I found out that I was carrying a child that was given a “zero chance” of survival on account of her…
Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives 10th Edition
The 10th edition of this stellar book has just been released and I am honored to be a part of it.
Moxie & The Tooth Fairy!
The tooth fairy came on by!
On Having a Child with Down syndrome
5 Tips on Having a Child with Down syndrome: some truths and advice about parenting a child with Down syndrome