Tag: Down syndrome
“It Was A Terrifying Time” – One Father’s Love For His...
Our older children, Amelia and Dugald, were aged four and two when my wife, Katy, became pregnant with Matilda. We went for the same...
Dear Doctor – You Gave Up On My Child But I...
Dear Doctor. You may not remember my daughter, Amadeus, or me, but I will never forget you. But I forgive you. You were the one who told...
Our World Fell Apart When We Learned Our Beautiful Daughter With...
It was a hot July evening, and I’d been having contractions on and off for a week. Our fourth child, a baby girl, was...
Down Syndrome, Adoption, Seven Kids – They Weren’t In My Life...
If you’d told me 14 years ago that I’d have seven children, I wouldn’t have believed you. And if you’d said my future would...
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7 Things You Should Teach Your Child About Sex Sooner Rather Than Later
When we first started our family, my husband and I agreed we’d split the ‘sex talk’ according to gender. He’d explain it to our...
Michael Jackson: As An Expert In Child Sexual Abuse Here’s What I Thought When...
Since Leaving Neverland – the disturbing documentary film about Michael Jackson and the nature of his relationship with two young boys – aired, many...
Something For The Weekend – Chicken And Broccoli En Croute
‘En croute’ always makes me think of restaurant-quality dishes, even though it simply means anything baked in pastry. The kids always love it...
8 Ways To Tell If Your Baby Is Developing Normally
As any parent will tell you, there’s always something to worry about. You think you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief...
Confession: How I Forgave My Mum For Her Emotional Abuse
“You know,” said my therapist, leaning forward slightly, “you could see that as emotional abuse.” Emotional abuse. The term felt right, somehow. At 29, sitting...
How To Survive Parenthood With A Broken Ankle – Tips From A (Physically) Damaged...
When the doctor first told me I needed to have metal plates and screws inserted into my broken ankle, I blubbed like...