Last night my neighbor came over to deliver some squash and zucchini from her garden. Wil was sitting in the Lazy-boy watching Wild Kratts. He’d
Tag: Down syndrome parenting
Vocal-Ease
It was just after 9 p.m. and I heard the back patio door click shut. I tucked Wil into bed only moments before. But I
In Our Wheelhouse
Wil sat down in the outfield. A bead of sweat slowly slid down the side of his pink cheek. The outfield was made of rubber;
You Are Here
Like many mothers, I loved my son before he was born. My daughters and husband placed their hands on my belly and felt his kicks
Once Upon a Hat
On Friday morning, Wil sat on his bedroom floor rifling through his bin of hats. He couldn’t decide which one. “Well, no hat then!” Wil
Perpetual Student
“On page 65 and 66, you said you used creativity and silliness to encourage Wil to do things. How did you think of using silliness?”
