Learning 3-Digit Numbers with Montessori Cards
We have started working on three-digit numbers using Montessori number cards. This hands-on, colour-coded method is a game-changer for teaching place value. With the hundreds…
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World Down Syndrome Day- Celebrating Worthiness
When a child with Down syndrome is born, parents are often told it will be a painful and challenging journey. The world around us mostly…
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Embracing Acceptance: Beyond Down Syndrome Awareness
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, but what does awareness truly mean?Is it just about sharing facts?Parents like me talking about it for a month?Or…
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Inclusion and the Burden of Advocacy on Parents
Just because I have a child with Down syndrome, people often say things like: I understand the emotions behind these comments but why is this…
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How I Taught Sight Words to My 6-Year-Old with Down Syndrome
We started our reading journey with phonics. When my daughter turned 6, I introduced sight words to enhance our reading experience. However, what didn’t work…
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My child doesn’t need to achieve great things or be famous to be valued.
If you have a child with a disability, it’s important for them to participate in various activities that support their development. Encourage them to learn…
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Using Reading Books to Understand Big Feelings.
Being a parent to a child with speech issues is hard. At first, it can be overwhelming, but gradually you learn to manage the frustration…
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Understanding Differences: The Reality of Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome
You must have heard these lines, “I don’t see the difference.” OR “I don’t see the disability.” I want to believe that people who say…
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Being Present and Embracing Emotions in Parenting
Every weekend we go to the park for picnic, it’s our family ritual. Last Sunday, we packed our stuff for the picnic, dressed up, and…
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Why Is There Pressure on Kids with Disabilities to Prove Their Worth?
As a mom to a child with a disability, I am constantly questioned by people about how my child is going to live independently in…
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Acceptance is a process
Every living being on this earth craves or need acceptance as it gives us a sense of belonging. We often tend to ask for acceptance…
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Tips for the Moms Raising a Child with a Disability.
Raising a child with a disability is hard, especially for mothers because usually, we are the primary caregivers. We often feel alone and scared on…
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Our Journey of SMOs: A Parent’s Perspective
In 2018, I learned about SMOs when our Physical Therapist recommended them for my 2.9-year-old daughter Veda. At that time, Veda was struggling to stand…
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