I took an adorable picture of my oldest son with my youngest child, his little sister. He was holding her and she gave him the biggest hug. I knew I had to capture the moment. This picture inspired me to right a poem about not just their bond but the fears that I had about…

Ask most child experts and they will say there are great benefits to teaching babies and toddlers sign language. It helps reduce tantrums. It also increases their connection with their parents because they are able to communicate. Toddlers with down syndrome tend to take a little longer to learn new skills. Teaching them sign language…

Before we had our daughter I knew very little about individuals with Down Syndrome. My sister worked with children with Down Syndrome for several years. I remember asking her after our daughter’s diagnosis, “Can they be potty trained”? I asked, “Will our daughter remember people like Grandparents whom she will only see once a year?”…

Have you heard of families doing these really pretty poetry and tea time activities? They have lovely little biscuits, quaint treats, and hot tea in delicate little cups. They sip their tea, nibble on the biscuits and treats and read poems. Well, I have my own version of poetry time and if you keep reading…

This post may contain affiliate links. We may make a small commission on items purchased through links in this post at no extra cost to you! One of our children’s favorite Christmas gifts is a subscription box. It’s like having Christmas one day a month for the next several months. One of our top favorite…

Finding healthy foods for a typical toddler can sometimes be exhausting. Add in having a toddler that is dairy and gluten-free can make it even more exhausting. Our daughter isn’t allergic to dairy or gluten but we have found that eating foods without those ingredients helps her digestion system. So we try to keep as…

This post may contain affiliate links. We may make a small commission on items purchased through links in this post at no extra cost to you! One of my dreams as a parent is that my children will love books and reading. I’m sure that is a dream for many of you reading this blog…

“A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park was gifted to my son for Christmas. I read it quickly and decided to use the book as an assigned reading for his school. Although it wasn’t his favorite book, it kept his attention and he read through it pretty quick. Continue reading for how I…

I have assigned reading the book The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh in the past for two of my boys. It is a short and easy beginner chapter book. Even though it is short and a fairly quick read, it has good story elements. There is a main character and supporting characters. There…