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10 things you need to know about parenting a child with Down's syndrome

 
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Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

Families UK are featuring my post today: “10 things you need to know about parenting a child with Down’s syndrome”.

I am so grateful to them for this opportunity.

#wdsd #downsyndrome #connect

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lockdown, AwarenessLizMarch 21, 2021
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