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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Curious Kids: How Did The Months Get Their Names?
How did the months get their names? - Sylvie, age 8, Brisbane. The names of the months are very old and they come from ancient...
21 Essentials Every Parent Needs In Their Home First Aid Kit
It’s one of those things we know we should have, but before children come along it’s not a priority. In the child-free days,...
Adjust Your Language To Encourage Kids In Science
Researchers also found that children think more adults in their community can “do science” than “are scientists,” which suggests they have more...
15 Simple Ways For Parents To Model Good Behavior
You probably already know by now that kids are little sponges. They repeat A LOT of what they see and hear at home. Parents...
Why Sleep Training Will Not Hurt Your Child
Throughout my medical training, I thought putting an infant to sleep was as simple as putting them down in a bassinet or a crib....
Child Poverty Is At A 20-year High – But In One English Community, Children...
There are 200,000 children living in absolute poverty across the UK, according to the latest report by the Child Poverty Action Group. This means...