We believe in something deeper than diagnosis and more dynamic than milestones. We believe that our children grow best when we nurture the whole child, and ourselves: mind, body,...
When we become mothers, we dive headfirst into a world of love, responsibility, and, let’s be honest, exhaustion. For those of us raising children with Down syndrome, that journey...
When I was 20 years old, I worked at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. It was 1990, and the national movement to close large institutions was...
Whether our children are 5 or 25, functional reading remains a goal. “Reading” is actually 2 different components…fluency, and comprehension. The academic system teaches fluency through an abstract system...
As mothers, we are constantly searching for ways to support our children’s development while also caring for our own well-being. One of the most powerful tools we can incorporate...
Sleep is the foundation of learning, growth, and emotional well-being, yet many of our children with Down syndrome struggle to get the rest they need. While physical factors such...
