Today’s post is long, but I hope it is helpful and makes a difference in someone’s life as I feel it is something that is often missed in children with Down syndrome. The majority of pediatricians follow the guidelines for health maintenance for children with Down syndrome. Seizures are listed as something to look out for, however [Read More…]…
It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month So Ask Me Anything!
We get questions from people all over the world via email, Facebook, Twitter, ourYoutube channel, our Google Plus channel, etc asking about our family, our site, what it’s like raising a child with Down syndrome, and much more; so since October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (don’t feel bad if you didn’t know this) I thought it would be fun (and hopefully [Read More…]…
Introducing The 2012 Down Syndrome Awareness Month Wall Of Awesome
In case you didn’t know October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. (By the way, did you know March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day? Me either!) One of my passions is helping people share their stories and in turn help show the world what life is like raising a child with Down Syndrome. So in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month we [Read More…]…
Baby Signing Time: How This Skeptical Pediatrician Became A Believer!
In case you were wondering if the Baby Signing Time dvd’s really teach children to learn sign language just check out today’s video. Noah signed his first word at 15 months….and we have Baby Signing Time to thank! Read on and let me tell you why! Communication Is More Than Speech I’ll admit it, I was one of those pediatricians who asked parents “how [Read More…]…
When Should You Take Your Child To The Dentist For The First Time? (And 5 Other Pediatric Dental Questions Answered)
Noah’s mouth is a dangerous place to be these days! He’s seriously like a little alligator. He’s only 14 months old and already has a mouth full of teeth…and today it was time to get thoselittle chompers checked out! Technically he should have his first trip to the dentist a few months ago (when his fist tooth came in) but between moving [Read More…]…
