It wasn't so long ago that babies with Down syndrome were immediately placed into institutions, and hidden away from society like dirty little secrets. They were viewed as something so terrible that shutting them away was viewed as the best option. But not anymore. NOT ANY MORE!!! Now we get to share our children with the … Continue reading This is why we choose to share our children on social media
River is such a social little boy, he just loves people and is at his happiest when there's a crowd. As his Mum, of course I worry about how other children will respond to him, to his differences. I want him to be included in games and have fun right along side them, but after … Continue reading We need to teach our children to be kind
I have two children, two beautiful sons who I love with all of my heart. Skyler is my eldest and River is my youngest, he has Down syndrome. Will River’s life be different to Skyler’s? Yes of course. It’s highly likely that River will always be dependent on us, be it just partly or fully. … Continue reading Expectations of my children
I am River 