Treyton’s Posse is headed to the Big Apple! I received an email last week from the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) stating that the picture of Treyton I submitted was chosen to be included in their 2013 Times Square video. I hadn’t told anyone that I sent the picture in so I was ab

Treyton likes his new Amtryke provided by Kenowa AMBUCS! My awareness of the tools and techniques that professionals use to help a child with Down syndrome develop is growing just like Treyton is growing. As he develops and advances his teachers, therapists, and other professionals adapt. I do my be

Despite having already written a review of the book Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon I find myself feeling like I must bring it up again; it is one of those books that speaks to you long after you have finished reading it. However, this time my goal is to pull you into the struggle I have been ha

I have seen the question posted on internet discussions sites as well as the blank stares of people passing us in the mall. Everyone is wondering, “What is it like to raise a child with Down syndrome?” From my perspective the extra-chromosome doesn’t make a lot of difference. Howev

I enjoy technology and I am very thankful for the many advances that make life so much easier than it once was. I say “easier” and not “better” because there is an increased responsibility that often comes with advanced technology. I tell my kids all of the time, “Just because you can do something d

I overheard someone use the R-Word the other day. It pissed me off. I had some pretty strong feelings pumping through me; I wanted to teach that idiot a lesson. But instead, I showed some self-restraint. When your child is involved in extra-curricular activities so are you. As parents you want to pr

Forget anything you thought you knew about people with Down syndrome. With Father’s Day just around the corner I wanted to focus on any dads out there that recently found out their child (born or unborn) has Down syndrome. I don’t know anything about you but I have talked to enough peopl