Quite often within the Down syndrome online community I hear the question, “how and when should I tell my children that their sibling has Down syndrome?” I guess there isn’t a right or wrong answer, and in no way is what I write here judgmental or preachy in any way. I know some families think … Continue reading Why for us, honesty is the best policy – talking to siblings about Down syndrome
Are they smiling yet? Are they sleeping through yet? Are they crawling yet? Are they walking yet? Are they talking yet? Are they writing, counting to 100, reciting the alphabet, reading or standing on their heads whilst riding a bike yet? Enjoy Being With Your Child Wow! Slow down Mama’s and take a breath. Parenthood … Continue reading Forget the Milestones and Enjoy the Moments
When I first started to write this, the plan was to write about 10 positives that Down syndrome has bought to my life and 10 negatives. I wanted to be honest, show both sides of the story and not be quite so ‘everything is rosy’. But I really struggled to come up with 10 negative … Continue reading The Things down syndrome has brought to our lives, and the things it hasn’t.
I am River 