Down syndrome changed me.
Down syndrome changed me......... and I could not be more thankful. November 2012, GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse had been open just a few days when a friend mentioned it. You see at this time I had been following some wonderful blogs written by moms who had kids with Down...
#tuesdaytips | Language Music N Our Peeps
GiGi's Playhouse is the only nationwide network of Down syndrome achievement centers for children and adults with Down syndrome, offering NO COST (to participants) educational and therapeutic programs that unleash confidence and promote continuous improvement. GiGi's programs are not just a playgroup, we use play to learn! Today we have...
The GiGi’s Impact | GiGi’s Playhouse Mexico
We had a MAGICAL visit to Queretaro! It is overflowing with spirit and love. John & Mary are amazing supporters of GiGi's Playhouse Mexico and they recently just went for a visit. We are so proud of the much needed life changing work that is happening in Queretaro, Mexico and...
Football, Ability & Down syndrome.
There are some who will learn that the “dis” in disability is not a stop sign, that the bigger part of the word is “ability”. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon. I had turned on the TV to catch up on the latest football scores, when a knock came at...
#tuesdaytips | Those pesky IEP terms.
It can be very overwhelming sitting in an IEP meeting when the team keeps using educational terms that you may not fully understand. These hidden terms can often be misleading when you are told what type of support your child is actually receiving. Below are some of the...
Kindness, the Generation G Way.
Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures and religions. Aristotle, in Book II of his "Rhetoric", defines it as "helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for...
#tuesdaytips | Talking about special needs with your kids.
Topic: "How can I respond when my child points out a child with special needs?" Today we are welcoming mom & volunteer, Jaclyn, from our friends at GiGi's Playhouse Milwaukee to answer this question. We love her answer and tips. Read & Share! "Great question! I think there are...
#tuesdaytips | Learners with Down syndrome
Six tips to help learners with Down syndrome be their #bestofall. Post was originally shared by our friends at GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel. They may...
ABANDON ALL ASSUMPTIONS AND BELIEVE
Like many new parents of a child with Down syndrome, all I saw was Down syndrome when my daughter Jade was born. At first, I didn’t see a beautiful baby, I didn’t see the countless ways she would inspire me, and I definitely did not see the profound impact she...
Best of All in Action.
Best of All - It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it is always celebrated! We live and breath the Best of All attitude at GiGi's Playhouse. It is encouraged in all of our Purposeful Progressive Programing, when we see...
Heartbeat of GiGi’s Playhouse | Volunteer Spotlight
Hearing news of volunteers across the GiGi's network is something that will always make us smile. As all of us a GiGi's Playhouse are focusing on the #takeaction word Kindness this month, we are excited to share this GiGi's Volunteer Kindness with you all. We recently read the following blog...
