Never Easy...

When I began my blog back in August of 2013. The majority of my topics focused on my family, specifically, those with Down syndrome.

As Jillian and Ben grow older and  I have come to see the need to create a discussion of sorts. In this section of our site you will find the nuts and bolts of a family with special needs, yes, specifically Down syndrome. Follow the links below to various insights of our family and friends.

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Inclusion Done Right: or "How to Eat the Elephant"

Two women capturing a parenting moment in front of a wooden wall.

Saturday, September 7th, 2019

This week on "Inclusion Done Right" Candice and Cindy have chat about communication between educators and parents. Topics include "Vision Statements" for your kiddos, who you should talk to when, and hints for a successful parent and educator relationship.

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Therapy Thursday:

Therapies can be hard to fit into already busy schedules, so can homework. I try to think outside of the box so we can still have family time. Here I asked Mrs. Kelsey, our physical therapist, if we could fit bread making into PT. As you can see, it was an “arm day” today. 

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Interviews with the Pros: Coming Soon!

Teenage boy with Down syndrome cradling a baby girl with Down syndrome. Both with big smiles on their faces

A “Pro” to me is someone who has an education beyond my own. They have either been formally informed or have “been-there-done-that” to learn some of life’s lessons that turn out to be valuable to the rest of us.

Challenges and Solutions:

A wall with a FAQ frame with an empty frame to write on on the left and an inspiration quote on the other. Below are two baskets. The "In" basket is on the left and the "Out" basket is on the right. A canvas with a Family inspiration quote is above all.
Aug02

My Secret to Saving Valuable Parenting Time!

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Feb28

“Spontaneous Therapy”

Recently, I have been amazed at how different I view life in general after having a child with Down syndrome. Things that were important are ...
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Feb23

Bringing Home to the Hospital

There is nothing quite like sitting by a window, watching full flakes of snow coat the landscape beyond the panes of glass. All while sipping ...
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Feb05

Vision Statements Give Insight

Vision Statements to Help Educators Understand My Child Every year I revise these  “About Me” images above. Every year, I am amazed at the progress ...
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Jan08

Finding Time for Therapy

One of the most intimidating things when parenting a child with special needs is therapy.  Whether, speech, physical, or occupational it is difficult to find ...
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Jan17

Mirrors Make the Best Therapies

Mirrors offer a wide array of uses when it comes to therapies.
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