Down Syndrome
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"But They Will Laugh at Me"
Beneath the Wings —
Authority: 427
[I wouldn’t write about this, for reasons of Ricki’s privacy, but I know that this issue evokes a lot of fears in new mothers. I have purposely timed the post to not coincide with the event.] Sometimes the shear volume of things Ricki has to learn, that I must be sure that she understands, is overwhelming. ...9 hours ago -
More Than a Riding Lesson
America's Horse Daily —
Authority: 132
Horses can often have healing powers. Kelli Hudgens demonstrates her riding abilities with a smile on one of her favorite mounts, Jessies Scotch Bar. By Julie Preble, AQHA Publications intern A little girl runs through the playground playing tag with her friends. Eight years ago, Melanie Hudgens ...1 day ago -
A Scentsy Contest: Part 2
Praying For Parker —
Authority: 122
If you look over to your right, you’ll see Parker’s blog sponsors. I hope you’ll take a minute to click on each button and visit these wonderful Mom owned and operated businesses. Katie, the owner of Addicted 2 Scents, the place for all things Scentsy , is offering up another raffle in Parker’s behalf. ...1 day ago -
Growing Up Flashcards
On a Joyful Journey —
Authority: 118
If you have a child with Down syndrome, you know most are primarily visual learners. During the early years, flashcards as visual cues are a blessing. As a teen, Reagan is not as dependent on visual aides as she was during our early schooling years but they still prove to be valuable learning aides. Fandex Family ...2 days ago -
Today’s the day!
Blessings and Glory —
Authority: 116
It’s one of the most frequently asked questions I receive. Is he or isn’t he? For the longest time I haven’t really known how to respond. “Well sort of…” Exploring your room and checking on your baby brother… You darn rascal Charlie, you’ve been teetering around taking four or five steps ...3 days ago -
Down Syndrome - A Condition, Not A Definition
BlogHer - Health & Wellness —
Authority: 138
Last month was a month devoted to promoting awareness about what Down Syndrome REALLY is. About how amazing people with that little extra chromosome are. About how we’ve spent centuries treating them as if they can’t do anything simply because they do it more slowly & deliberately. Because they look different ...3 days ago -
Claire/The Angel Tree
Journey to a Promise —
Authority: 110
Remember Claire? Shes the little one Im praying for during the Holidays this year. shes still waiting for her Mom and Dad to come for her. To adopt her into a loving family and out of the orphanage. Away from the threat of the institution. Even if you dont feel that you are called to adopt I encourage you to take a ...4 days ago -
Woman shatters stereotypes about Down syndrome
Disability News | PatriciaEBauer.com —
Authority: 437
From the [Howell, MI] Daily Press & Argus:Nineteen-year-old Abby Loy, who has Down syndrome, is a high school graduate and community college student, and has lobbied Congress. She has been touring her region in recent weeks to give oral presentations about Down syndrome to government and education groups, saying ...4 days ago -
“Down syndrome Hugs”
Beneath the Wings —
Authority: 427
Now, I have never believed this stereotype about people with Down syndrome being all so loving. If they hug people a lot, it is because society has trained them to do so (a rather dangerous training, too, I might add. But Tuesday evening when I came back from a three-day retreat, Ricki was DEFINITELY the image of ...5 days ago -
Caffeinated Beef Jerky is New Energy Food
FriendsEAT.com —
Authority: 433
It will make you Perky The first performance-enhancing meat product is now available for those looking for a little pick-me-up. Perky Jerky is an invigorating product that combines premium strips of peppered beef with a boost of caffeine. Each package contains roughly the same amount of caffeine as found in two ...5 days ago -
Mommy report: DS center, 3-year check up
Braska Bear —
Authority: 116
It’s late and I’m more than tired, but if I don’t get some of this down now, I’ll totally forget. So bear with me as I document a little. If I leave something out that’s interesting to you, feel free to ask. Today was Braska’s 3-year appointment at the DS Center at St. Louis Children’s. We love ...6 days ago -
Polly’s angiography test on Wednesday
Pocket Lint —
Authority: 412
This weekend I was grouchy. I tried not to be…I prayed and cleaned, did yoga and attempted to interact with the family…but my stomach was uneasy. I just felt mad. Today I got a call from Children’s Memorial Hospital regarding Polly’s test that will take place tomorrow at 12:30pm. As I sifted ...6 days ago -
NFB’s Tying Your Own Shoes Awarded the Golden Dove Award at the International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film
Animation Blog —
Authority: 131
The National Film Board of Canada’s animated documentary Tying Your Own Shoes by Shira Avni was honoured with the Golden Dove Award for a short film at the 52nd International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film . The film made its world premiere at the festival. The Jury gives this award to a ...6 days ago -
The Immensity of Down Syndrome
Charlie & Calvin's Up To —
Authority: 118
Disclaimer: The more I work on this post, the longer it grows. I think the thoughts here are important, but because of its length, I urge you to make yourself a cup of tea and perhaps use the restroom before you begin to read. Sometimes the weight of having this little boy, this Charlie-boy, in my life rests heavy ...6 days ago -
Children Denied Health Insurance Because of Size
Mother Talkers —
Authority: 139
If you can stomach yet another tawdry health insurance story, the TODAY Show interviewed a couple whose toddler was denied private health insurance because she was too small. First, a Colorado baby was turned down for health insurance for being too big. Now, another Colorado child has been turned down for ...6 days ago -
Down syndrome and abortion - are we missing something?
Mommy Life —
Authority: 581
Down Syndrome Births Are Down in U.S. MoreThan 90 Percent of Women Carrying a Child With Down Syndrome Choose toEnd Their Pregnancies, but Parents Raising These Kids Say Theyre aGift By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES Nov. 2, 2009 After prenatal testing, Boston filmmaker Melanie ...1 week ago -
Model Me Kids
On a Joyful Journey —
Authority: 118
Does your child with special needs have difficulty initiating and maintaining conversations? Does he misread the social cues of others? Does she have difficulty developing and maintaining friendships? Ive run across a new (to me) resource that teaches children with special needs those unwritten rules we all use in ...1 week ago -
Teens Sue Over Fallout From Sexy Pics • Harvard To Offer Class On The Wire [Leftovers]
Jezebel —
Authority: 825
• Two teens from Indiana have brought a lawsuit against their school after they were barred from participating in school activities following the discovery of some racy pictures they posted on MySpace. • The pictures in question were taken over the summer, and showed the pretending to kiss or lick "novelty ...1 week ago -
Levi Johnston Vs. Sarah Palin: More Bombshells To Come
Famecrawler —
Authority: 159
The battle between Alaska’s ex-Governor and it’s favorite celebrity baby daddy is sure to get uglier this week as Levi promises to drop some more bombshells in his ongoing media campaign. In a recent interview, Levi says he has some “huge” secrets about the Palins that has held back . Says Levi, “There ...1 week ago -
ABC: Down syndrome births down in U.S.
Disability News | PatriciaEBauer.com —
Authority: 437
‘As more than 90 percent of women carrying a child with DS choose to end pregnancies, parents raising these kids say they’re a ‘gift”In its coverage of recent research documenting widespread terminations of pregnancies involving Down syndrome, ABC News shifts its focus to the growing concern that women are ...1 week ago
