Matthew logelin, ultimately, and, new york times bestselling author of Two Kisses for MaddyBloom is an inspiring and heartfelt memoir that celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother’s love, the amazing power of perspective. The author of the popular blog enjoying the small things—named the bump’s best special needs blog and The Blog You’ve Learned the Most From in the 2010 BlogLuxe Awards—Kelle Hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter Nella, who has Down syndrome.
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Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide
Full of new photos, welcome to holland, updated and expanded resources and reading lists, parent statements, and a reprint of the inspiring essay, this guide is everything parents need to build a bright and healthy future for their child with Down syndrome. Covering the best practices for raising and caring for children with Down syndrome through age five, this book is invaluable to new parents who have welcomed a baby with Down syndrome into their lives.
This new edition incorporates the latest scientific, medical, educational research, and practical information available, as well as parents’ suggestions and feedback.2009 ippy award winner: silver medalist, parenting/family categorybabies with down SYNDROME, is completely revised and updated in a new, the trustworthy guide which has benefited thousands of families since it was first published in 1985, third edition.
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An Uncomplicated Life: A Father's Memoir of His Exceptional Daughter
Having graduated from high school and college, Jillian now works to support herself, and has met the love of her life and her husband-to-be, Ryan. In an uncomplicated life, the parent learns as much about life from the child as the child does from the parent. A father’s exhilarating and funny love letter to his daughter with Down syndrome whose vibrant and infectious approach to life has something to teach all of us about how we can better live our own.
Jillian daugherty was born with Down syndrome. The day jillian was born, Paul says, was the last bad day. As he lovingly writes, boundless joy, “Jillian is a soul map of our best intentions”—a model of grace, and love for all of us. Little did they know how ready Jillian was to meet their challenge.
Paul tells stories from jillian’s mischievous childhood and moves to her early adulthood, tracing her journey to find happiness and purpose in her adult life, sharing endearing anecdotes as well as stories about her inspiring triumphs. Through her unmitigated love for others, and her boundless capacity for joy, her sparkling charisma, Jillian has inspired those around her to live better and more fully.
The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Advice, Information, Inspiration, and Support for Raising Your Child from Diagnosis through Adulthood
You'll also find valuable information on:sharing the news with loved onesTransitioning into primary schoolDeveloping your child's social skillsDiscussing future opportunities, including employment and housing optionsWith The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome, healthy, you will have the tools you need to raise a happy, and thriving child.
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The Lucky Few: Finding God's Best in the Most Unlikely Places
That's what adoptive mom Heather Avis learned, and that's the invitation of this book. As the mother of three adopted children - two with down syndrome - Heather Avis has learned that it's truly the lucky few who get to live a life like hers, who actually recognize that God's plans are best, even when they seem so radically different from the plans we have for ourselves.
When heather started her journey into parenthood she never thought it would look like this, never planned to have three adopted children, and certainly never imagined that two of them would have Down syndrome. This book will also be especially touching to those with adopted family members or children with Down syndrome in their lives.
When life looks radically different than the plan we have for ourselves, it's the lucky few that recognize God's plan is best.
A Good and Perfect Gift: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny
Andy crouch, author, Culture Making. This books will inspire readers who appreciate beautiful writing coupled with deep insights about life and faith. Amy julia becker has the courage and grace to tell the truth. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we are all dependent on God and one another.
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Scoot Over and Make Some Room: Creating a Space Where Everyone Belongs
Scoot over and make some room is part inspiring narrative and part encouraging challenge for us all to listen and learn from those we're prone to ignore. Heather tells hilarious stories of her growing kids, forgotten pants, spontaneous dance parties, and navigating the challenges and joys of parenthood.
With beautiful wisdom and profound convictions, this manifesto will empower you to notice who's missing in the spaces you live in, to make room for your own kids and for those others who need you and your open heart. This is your invitation to a table where space is unlimited and every voice can be heard.
Because when you open your life to the wild beauty of every unique individual, you'll discover your own colorful soul and the extraordinary, abundant heart of God. Author and instagram star heather avis has made it her mission to introduce the world to the unique gifts and real-life challenges of those who have been pushed to the edges of society.
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Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don't React Method
Another bolts across a busy parking lot, turns and smiles at his mom. An eighteen-year-old student bursts into tears when asked to change activities at school. A child doesn't want to leave the toy store, so he stops and flops. Sound familiar? these and other common behavior issues in children with Down syndrome can quickly become engrained and may even persist into adulthood.
Governed by this new awareness, parents are in a better position to change and manage their child’s behavior using these guiding principles:- Be proactive, but when they are followed consistently, others are not, not reactive- Be consistent- Use visual schedules & Social Stories to direct behavior- Develop a token reward chart- Keep gut reactions in check- Teach siblings to ignore bad behavior- Learn effective disciplinary techniques- Know when professional help is neededSome of these parenting concepts are intuitive, children and teens with Down syndrome do their best behaviorally and the parent-child relationship remains as positive and loving as it should be.
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Down Syndrome Parenting 101: Must-Have Advice for Making Your Life Easier
Throughout, friends, many characters--the author's son, and students--appear, serving as anecdotal evidence in support of the author's points and adding to the storytelling effect. Down syndrome parenting 101 offers inspired takes on a host of important issues, from learning to recognize and celebrate your child's personality and gifts to finding a great teacher for him, and from insisting your child pull his own weight to giving your child his space as an adult.
The author--equal parts mentor, transitioning, experiences, and realist--takes readers by the hand and walks them through the various life stages, discipline, interacting with medical professionals, school, and people they will encounter with their child including: getting to know and fall in love with your child, enthusiast, humorist, literacy, and independence.
Chapters are short, a plus for busy parents, and can be read individually or sequentially.