Full Blog — Coraline & Us

Bodycoach

At first Coraline was a bit disoriented by what was going on and was climbing on us when we were doing the workout. Today was totally different.

Development, Attitude, LockdownLizMarch 31, 2020

Best stay at home tip

“What’s the best stay at home tip you’ve received?”.

Lockdown, Attitude, Development, Speech, Monday questionLizMarch 30, 2020

Challenge 50

It’s World Down Syndrome Day today.

Lockdown, Awareness, AttitudeLizMarch 21, 2020

Reading Coraline and Us...

“Reading Coraline and us has made me realise joy is found everywhere”

Lockdown, AwarenessLizMarch 20, 2020

Self isolation begins

Coraline is currently off preschool because she had a fever on Sunday and, following guidelines, we know she can’t go in and that it means we are in self isolation for 14 days.

Education, LockdownLizMarch 18, 2020

Lots of socks at Coraline's preschool

I asked Coraline’s preschool if they could do one day this week where the children wear odd socks for Down’s Syndrome Awareness.

Education, AwarenessLizMarch 16, 2020

Featured on "Positive about Down Syndrome"

Thrilled to be featured on Positive About Down Syndrome today, about writing this Blog

Development, Education, Attitude, Birth, Coraleen Skincare, HospitalLizMarch 11, 2020

Now and next

I loved it when I picked Coraline up from preschool today and they showed me the little velcro “now” and “next” board they have made for her.

Development, Education, SpeechLizMarch 10, 2020

Most enjoyable activity

“Which of the activities that you and your child do together do you enjoy the most?”

Development, Monday questionLizMarch 9, 2020

Playing

When does playing become not just playing?

Development, Speech, Therapies, AttitudeLizMarch 7, 2020

World Book Day 2020

Coraline’s preschool classes were all wearing pyjamas today for World Book Day.

EducationLizMarch 5, 2020

Favourite song

“What is your child’s current favourite song?”

Monday question, Development, Speech, TherapiesLizMarch 2, 2020

National Heart Month: Down's syndrome and heart conditions

National Heart Month: About 50 percent of children with Down’s Syndrome have a congenital heart condition. Coraline has an Atrioventricular Septal Defect.

Health, Hospital, Development, ICULizFebruary 27, 2020

Photoalbum

Coraline loves our photo album of recent times.

Development, TherapiesLizFebruary 26, 2020

Currently working on

“What have you been working on with your child these first two months of 2020?”

Monday question, Development, Speech, TherapiesLizFebruary 24, 2020

About Coraline

“Talk about your child”

Development, Attitude, Monday questionLizFebruary 17, 2020

Coraline Skincare launch: Handmade organic soap

My husband Kevin has launched Coraline Skincare today; handmade, natural, organic soap, suitable for people with dry and sensitive skin.

Local groups, Coraleen SkincareLizFebruary 17, 2020

Finalist in the BAPS Awards 2020

We heard yesterday that we are in the four finalist Blogs in the "Wellbeing Category" of the Bloody Awesome Parents SEND Blog Awards (for parents and carers of children with additional needs)! We are so delighted to have been shortlisted by the incredible judges, from the original 11 nominees in this category.

AwardsLizFebruary 14, 2020