Articles Tagged Down Syndrome

Changes for Disney’s Guest Assistance Cards #disney #specialneeds

As a mom to a child with Down syndome, we are seasonal passholders at Walt Disney World and are fortunate…

Molly Milestone: Back to School! #downsyndrome #specialneeds

Last week, Molly headed back to school alongside her sister Maggie.  And judging by the tight grip Molly had on…

Hooray for the First Day of School!

I’m not sure who was more excited this morning – me or them.  Maggie greeted me before I even got…

Favorite Friday Video: Buddy Walk at Sea! #downsyndrome

Every year, Buddy Walks are held across the country raising awareness and support for individuals with Down Syndrome.  Held in…

Target’s 2013 Back to School Ad – #DownSyndrome Sighting!

Nothing makes me happier than to open up the weekly Target advertisements and find a cute kid with Down syndrome…

A Look Back: The Day After Molly’s Birthday…. #DownSyndrome #SpecialNeeds

Three years ago today, the day after Molly was born, the on-call pediatrician walked into my hospital room and told…

Birthday Girl: Molly Is Three! #downsyndrome

Yesterday, we celebrated our silly Molly with a lot of cake and laughter as she turned three-years old.  In the…

Molly Milestone: She’s A Chatterbug! #downsyndrome #specialneeds

Can you believe that at the end of this week, my Molly will be three years old?!  It sounds so…

A Mother’s Plea for People First Language #downsyndrome #WDSD2013

There have been so many positive stories in the news lately surrounding Down syndrome – from Tim’s Place, the restaurant…

Molly Milestone: A New Love for Drawing #downsyndrome #specialneeds

Molly has a new hobby – she loves drawing! Whether it is washable paint, crayons, chalk – it doesn’t matter,…