I have been approached to be a guest on a podcast in the next few months. It’s about educational toys. It was suggested I could come on and chat about how Coraline is developing fine/gross motor skills and how she can learn whilst having fun through play.
Read MoreThis week’s blogging question is, “Do you have a lot of paperwork for Coraline?”
Read MoreBlogging question: “We’ve had a spontaneous break from the weekly questions, what have you been up to?”
Read MoreCoraline’s annual check up at four years old after paediatric heart surgery at fifteen months old for her Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD).
Read MoreToday I was invited to give a talk to about 16 practitioners from the Early Years and Complex Needs team from across Devon.
Read MoreCoraline's portrait formed part of the "Memories & Stories" exhibition at the Down's Syndrome Association HQ in Surrey, as part of their 50th Anniversary.
Read MoreHappy World Down Syndrome Day!
Read MoreMy piece for Wouldn't Change a Thing which I wrote at the end of the summer this year.
Read MoreI have loved packing these “Coraline Collections” (mini soaps) in the evenings this week. 20% from every sale is going to PSDS this month, Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month.
Read MoreAttending the Love Topsham Business Fair
Read More“How has Coraline influenced her family’s life?”
I asked Coraline’s Uncle Ed to answer this one.
Read More“Do you like it when someone with Down’s syndrome, or someone who has a family member with Down’s syndrome, comes over and says hello?”
Read More“What’s the next big challenge that you think you will face with Coraline?”
Read MoreI remember when my daughter was born in the summer of 2017. For me the moment she was born is a defining moment in my life. I believe my purpose was delivered to me that day.
Read More“Has another child said anything about Coraline that particularly moved you lately?”
Read MoreHome-Start UK featured this piece about my volunteering with them on their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.
Read MoreSmall Steps group told us it’s good for the core which is important to strengthen for walking.
Read MoreAfter a few weeks of the sessions, I was asking people, “do you think we should keep going to Small Steps?” and half hoping they’d say, “no,” as that would have been easier.
Read MoreMe: I mean what do you do when you can’t lift her anymore? What do parents do?
Read MoreMonday question: “What is the most difficult thing you have had to deal with related to Coraline lately?” Drafting her Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
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