This week has been a rough one. It started out with a leaking g-tube. Then a weekly weigh in resulting in yet another loss. When you are four years old and weigh only 23.5 pounds, each and every ounce counts. Losing .5 in a week has a way of making your parents worried out of…
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I am the mother of 5 wonderful kids. My youngest, Parker, is a medically fragile blessing with Down's Syndrome. I am @ParkerMama on Twitter.
Next On The Pre-Natal Extermination List: Autism?
Written on September 4, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
In an article written for the New York Daily News, Valerie Karr, a Ph.D candidate , and a disability advocate, dishes up some interesting food for thought. *92% of unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome are now aborted in the United States. *A survey of mothers in the Journal of Pediatrics found that physicians were…
Building Bridges
Written on September 3, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
We’ve seen the looks. We’ve heard the comments. We’ve witnessed the pity as you have compared our child to yours. And released a sigh of gratitude. At times it seems as though there is not a line drawn, but a wall built, between us. Between those of us whose children are labeled as disabled, and…
This Just In: Short, Sweet and Upbeat
Written on August 31, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
Have you heard the news over at 5 Minutes For Moms about their new series on how “Blogs Can Change Lives?” An Innovative Path For Reaching Kids With Special Needs Dance, And The Whole World Just May Dance With You To View In HD Click HERE. Don’t forget to take the time to find joy…
A Little Bit Of This and a Little Bit Of That
Written on August 30, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
I’ve never been one to color within the given lines. And I don’t teach within them either. I’ve always chosen to take a customized approach to teaching. I love that with the opportunity of homeschooling Parker comes the opportunity of creating a made to fit curriculum. Using a little bit of this and a little…
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Special Edition This Just In: Sarah Palin
Written on August 30, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
From The Dayton Daily News Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska has been selected as John McCain’s choice for Vice Presidential nominee of the Republican Party. Governor Sarah Palin recently gave birth to her son who has Down syndrome. The Palins knew before their son’s birth that he would have Down syndrome. Sarah and Todd Palin…
How The System Works
Written on August 28, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
The week before DSPD came to our home to discuss Parker getting services through Medicaid, I was a total wreck. The night before our meeting I stayed up and cleaned every crook and cranny of my home. The next morning I dressed with care, bathed Parker and put him in his cutest outfit. I worried…
Take Two Minutes. Save 100 Lives.
Written on August 27, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
If you could help save a child’s life with just a few clicks of your mouse and two minutes of your time , would you? Reece’s Rainbow is an organization that is very near and dear to my heart. The goal of Reece’s Rainbow is to save the lives of children with Down syndrome who…
Lapbooking, Baby
Written on August 23, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
Lapbooking. Think file folder games……on steroids. Whether you are trying to teach a pre-schooler their colors, or a high school student the effects of World War II, lapbooking has got you covered. A lapbook is a creative means of enhancing and creating a summery of what your child is learning. The basics of lapbooking include…
The Littlest Heroes Project
Written on August 21, 2008 by Tammy and Parker
At Primary Children’s Hospital, when a child is admitted to the PICU, his parents are given a short list of questions to answer about their child. The answers are then made into a fun poster that lets hospital staff get to know your child on a more personal level. One of the questions asked is…
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