The Not So Down and Out Mom Blog

A blog for parents on the special-needs journey!

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The Magic of Therapy

I remember shortly after Vera was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, her pediatrician mentioned that we should consider starting different therapies for her.

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March 21st

When I think back to my pre-Vera life, the date March 21st never had any real significance to me.

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Managing the Seasons

A Quiet Battle During the last year it has been very obvious that our country as a whole has been having a tough time.

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A Season of Gratitude

It has taken a long time for me to finally sit in front of my computer and actually start typing for this next post.

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The Village

As we come to the end of October, which is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I’m often reminded of one of the most important parts of our parenting journey: our village.

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