**Update: Thank you to everyone who shared a picture of their child and a quote! They are all amazing! Ellen Seidman from Love That Max selected the photos quotes, and wrote the article for Babble. The Article is now up and I encourage you to check it out, and share it. I also plan on using everyone else’s pictures and quotes on an upcoming post on my blog! Read 21 Things People Don’t Get About Kids With Down Syndrome on Babble!**
I’m working with a writer from Babble.com who’s writing an article for Down syndrome awareness month and I would love for you to be a part of it! Most people have no idea what it’s like raising a child with Down Syndrome or what it’s like to be born with Down syndrome, the hope of this article (and Down syndrome awareness month) is to help people learn more about kids with Down syndrome.
This is going to be an awesome article, and I would love for your child to be a part of it! The title of the article will be “Things People Don’t Get About Kids With Down Syndrome” and if you’re interested in having your child be a part of the article (which I hope you are) you’ll need to leave a comment below with the following:
We’ll select eight pictures to a part of the article and to be considered you must include all the information above.
I’m excited about this article as I know it will help the world learn more about children with Down syndrome (and that’s a good thing!) I’m also excited to see your child’s cute mug in this article along side Noah’s! By the way, be sure to sign up for our email list (if you aren’t already) by entering your email in the form below t0 be notified as soon as this post goes live!
I can’t wait to see all of the quotes and pictures you share in the comments, and especially can’t wait to share this article from Babble with you!
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I really dont have a quote. All i know is he is the protector,and best friend to his little sister. He will make sure she is happy and he will give up his favorite beef jerky for her.... He will let her go firs,open doors and hold her hand forever
My son,his name is oakley and he is 5 months old. (:
What people don't get about kids with down syndrome is that we're all the same it doesn't define them it's just a part of who they are ,it's no different then race, eye color etc. Its just something they were born with. Not perfect..Just a human like everyone else..when I see my son I don't see down syndrome. .I see a little - might I say handsome (; -boy just living life.like any other child.
My son, his name is Oakley he is 5 months old. (:
What people don't get about kids with down syndrome is that we're all the same it doesn't define them it's just a part of who they are ,it's no different then race, eye color etc. Its just something they were born with. Not perfect..Just a human like everyone else..when I see my son I don't see down syndrome. .I see a little - might I say handsome (; -boy just living life.like any other child.
My special little boy is Coby and he is 11 months old.
I think what people don't get is that he is still just a baby! He still babbles and laughs, he still needs his diaper changed and some set routine. He still wants to be cuddled and cries! He still wants to play and interact. At the end of the day, we are all more alike than different!
I hope it's okay that he's not my child - he's my brother!
Jeffrey, 22.
What the average person doesn't know about my brother is that he has an unbelievable capacity for unconditional love. He is also exponentially more enjoyable than he is difficult; more compassionate than he is stubborn; and more hilarious than he is moody - although sadly you may only hear of the latter. And in the strangest way, he gets me.
I can't speak for every Down Syndrome child, because each is different. But I can speak for my brother.
That's so sweet! I feel the same way with my brother (his actually my husbants brother but I've watched him for 3 years , so his pretty much my brother:) He gives the most uncondital love , where as must kids you feel like you have to buy their love or if you do something wrong they'll love you less, Dustin's love for me never seems to never change even with the bad days . Its like he just loves me for me:) And seeing how much he loves my husbant bring tears to my eyes sometimes , its deeper than brotherly love :) thank you so much for sharing about your brother:)
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Your child’s first name: Mae Kulbago
Your child’s age: 18 months
My Quote: When people see Mae they often see "Down syndrome" first . . . but I just want the world to see my sweet Mae. She does absolutely everything her peers do and is by far my best child (don't tell her siblings I said that!).
Eli 2.5 years. He's just like any other boy who wants to play and have fun. Eli is child 9 of 10 and if you ask any of his siblings, well the ones that can talk, they will all tell you he is the favorite of everyone with his personality and smile. Eli is Eli, and we wouldn't change him! I wish everyone could experience the love we feel. It would change the world!
Agostina, 10 months. People with Down Syndrome have their own personalities, from the scratch.
Sorry, my name is Guillermina, my daughter's name is Agostina :)
Name: Dex Noel
Age: 2
People always say- "you are so lucky. He is happy all the time." I kindly tell them (and sometimes show photos) that he has a range of emotions, just like any other person!
Chambers age 15 months
There are a lot of things people don't get about children with Down syndrome. The main thing I see is that they are just like any other child. I honestly don't see much of a difference in chambers than I saw in her brother or sister at her age!! She is amazing in everything she does each day... Just like they were!!
Keeley is 16 months old. People don't get that kids with Down syndrome change your life in ways you never imagined! Their smile lights up your world. They teach you to live life to the fullest and celebrate everything! A child with Down syndrome just shines so bright!
Lila Mozingo
Age 2
"All children are limitless, if we enourage them to achieve their true potential. We found out several months before Lila was born that she had a heart defect and that led to a prediagnosis of Downs. She has undergone five surgeries, including open heart surgery, but she is beating every odd and expectation - and she does it with a smile and a zest for life that we all should have. She's walking, talking, learning and thriving. Her purpose is life is large. Downs doesn't define her, and we won't let it limit her either."