In moments of stress, our nervous systems can become overwhelmed and shift into a state of fight, flight, or freeze. This happens not just in our children, but in...
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,...
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...
A review of Carl Delacato’s groundbreaking work and what place it has in our action plans One of the most impactful advice I ever got was to read Carl...
As parents of children with Down syndrome, we often hear about the challenges—delayed milestones, low muscle tone, sensory sensitivities. But what if we could shift our focus from limitations...
A Conversation to Share with Therapy Teams Geralyn Spiesz, MS, OTR/L As therapists and early intervention professionals, we play a vital role in shaping the developmental paths of children...
In this video, we talk about the incredible developmental benefits of encouraging our children to play on a diagonal while sitting. This simple activity lays the groundwork for essential...
An incredibly Brief Look at a Few Differences As parents of children with Down Syndrome, we’re always looking for ways to better understand and support our children’s development. It’s...
As a parent, I couldn’t settle for a predetermined storyline about what Lucas could or couldn’t achieve. I’ve since learned that one of the most powerful tools we have...