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Story Time: A Lesson in Love and Understanding with Hearts Connected
One evening, Sarah was sitting on the couch with her 7-year-old daughter, Emma, while her 4-year-old daughter, Lily, who has Down...
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Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Miracle Pelayo's Story
My name is Miracle Pelayo, and this is my story. I was born 23 weeks early, weighing just 1 lb 12 oz. The doctors gave me a 5% chance of...
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Aug 26, 20243 min read
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Finn was always meant to be here…
Written by Ally Reyes I was about 12 weeks pregnant when I got a phone call from my midwife. “Hi Ally, I got the results back from your...
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Aug 5, 20244 min read
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Tatertot Takes the World!
Writen by Katie Burwell We received Tatum’s diagnosis of Down syndrome at birth. To say it was a shock would be an understatement,...
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Jul 22, 20244 min read
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Accessibility: A Right, Not a Privilege
By: Kristen Millar I took my son to yet another appointment at his paediatrician’s office today. I was ecstatic that we were able to...
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Jun 12, 20243 min read
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Francesca's Mental Health Journey
By Francesca Jaffe Every year I spend a lot of time thinking and reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Month. Honestly, I think of my...
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May 31, 20244 min read
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Marci + Freya: Journey With CdLS
Written by: Marci Dunning My name is Marci. I spend hours everyday trying to convince complete strangers that my daughter's life has...
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May 10, 20243 min read
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Rick + Erik: Journey through CdLS
Written by: Rick Oberg As I write this, it's been 37 years, 156 days, and 8 hours since Erik arrived. And after everything we've been...
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May 10, 20242 min read
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Mother’s Day in the Extra Lucky Community
By Taryn Lagonigro As we take time to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, we acknowledge that this holiday can sometimes be experienced...
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May 9, 20244 min read
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Supporting Your Child's Mental Health Needs
Written by: Erica Realpe, MA, LMFT, and Co-Author of Dear Mama, Stories of an Extra Lucky Life As parents with children with a...
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May 6, 20243 min read
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