My oh my, time does fly when you're having fun! Kara is now 2.5 years old! She has been up to a whole LOT in the past six months. For starters, she became a BIG SISTER two days before her 2nd birthday. The bond she has with her little sis is truly indescribable. I knew that she'd do wonderful with a baby around, but I didn't how just how wonderful. She has really grown up & is already setting a good example for little Nora.
Tag: Occupational Therapy
Our Third Visit To The Down Syndrome Clinic & Why It Took Me By Surprise
This post is about our 3rd visit to our local Down syndrome clinic, but first I want to share my favorite part about going. Believe it or not, what I love most about these visits is the waiting room...
6 Must-Have Books For Your Toddler This Christmas
These books help with language development, instilling confidence, tweaking fine motor skills, sparking imagination, and most importantly, creating wonderful memories! Read on to see why these books belong under your tree this holiday season!
22-Month Therapy Update
You've heard it time & time again - EARLY INTERVENTION IS KEY. This is proving to be true the deeper we get into Kara's therapy sessions. There is definitely a developmental gap between her and some of her peers, but that doesn't mean that she's failing. In fact - she's doing AMAZING things & we love … Continue reading 22-Month Therapy Update
Our Second Trip to the Down Syndrome Clinic + DS Clinic Checklist & Guide
This appointment can be very overwhelming because it's many specialists visits rolled into one big one. It is a long day with a lot of information.
Because of this, I have created a checklist to help guide you through your next appointment to the DS Clinic - See inside for a free printable!
{Amazon Prime} Holiday Gift Guide for Your Toddler with Down Syndrome
A lot of these gift ideas help with fine motor skills like the pincher grasp or intentional release, imaginative play, recognizing shapes and colors, and practicing gross motor skills with bigger movements. Or they're just plain adorable & I couldn't pass them up!
10-Month Health & Therapy Update
My advice when it comes to any type of therapy is to trust yourself and your instincts first, but listen to the therapists and always ask questions. It is hard work, but the payoff is HUGE!
My Unexpected Dream Job Is Being A Special Needs Mom
I have a vivid memory of when I was a kid and my mom was driving me and my little brother somewhere. She told us "You can be anything you want to be when you grow up."
I looked out the window into the trees, "I want to be a deer."
My brother followed suit and said, "I want to be a dragon."
I wish I could go back and see my mom's face at that moment 🙂
My {4} Month Old with Down Syndrome
Wasn't it just yesterday that I was writing about my 3 month old? It's just not fair.