If the thought of giving your child a haircut fills you with immense dread and loathing, then this post is for you. And you’re not alone. Pulling off a haircut that doesn’t end up looking like a lawn mower attacked, while wrestling a screaming child who is resisting your every effort with herculean strength, is … More The Dreaded Haircut
On a particularly difficult day with my son with Down syndrome, I had cause to ask myself, why I, a perfectionist, had been given such an imperfect child. The reply came swiftly to my heart and has never left: he is not the imperfect one. The longer I am on this journey with a child … More Imperfect Perfection
The following resources can help you get started in your journey with Down syndrome, and provide you much needed support as you continue along your way. 1. American Academy of Pediatrics: Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome As a new parent to a child with Down syndrome, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by what … More Top 10 Resources for Parents of a Child With Down Syndrome
Sometimes when I tell people that my son has Down syndrome, they reply by saying they’re sorry. The next time you’re tempted to tell someone who has a child with special needs that “You’re sorry,” don’t. It may come from a place of caring. It may be well intended. But what you just said is … More I’m Not Sorry
I have spent hours and hours over the last few years researching toys and products for my little boy that will incentivize learning and foster progress towards developmental milestones. I have compiled all of these products in one place in an Amazon Affiliate store here on my blog, A Simply Perfect Life. You won’t find the latest … More The Simply Perfect Amazon Store
Blood draws stink. They just do. But the good news is, there are lots of things you can do to make them more palatable for your little one. Don’t go to your child’s next blood draw without reading these top ten tips to ease the experience. 1. Do everything you can to make your first … More Top 10 Tips for Child Blood Draws
Dear Me, I see you in your room. You just got the news of a lifetime about your new baby: a diagnosis of Down syndrome. It’s dark. And you’re crying your eyes out. I don’t blame you. But now it’s three years later. I wish I could tell you what we’ve learned: It’s going to … More Dear Me
