Anyone who has read this newsletter or followed me on social media knows that I have been beating a drum of taking one small step1 at a time toward a good future.2 There are days when…
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E10 — If your home feels tense or chaotic, connection might be a missing piece. Recording artist Sho Baraka joins Amy Julia Becker to share…
Having a child with Down syndrome has been an irrational, unprovable good. In a world of increasing mechanization, measurement and merit, we need people like our daughter among us to…
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E9 — Awkward questions about disability happen. Here’s how parents can respond. Carrie Hahn, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and mother, joins Amy Julia Becker to…
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E8 — Asking for help shouldn’t feel impossible. In this episode, Jordan Arogeti, CEO of SupportNow, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about why asking…
Grief. Guilt. Exhaustion. I've heard lately from parents who are tired, grieving, hopeful, and wondering how to keep moving forward. Matthew Lyle Mooney joined me to answer questions from families…
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E7 — Q+R: How do I take care of myself and avoid burnout? How do I make sure siblings aren't overlooked? Is it okay to grieve?…
As I think about Halloween, I keep coming back to what makes it so magical for our kids—not just costumes and candy, but being part of a group, laughing down…
Does dementia diminish our worth? What happens to the image of God in us when a mind changes, fades, or forgets? Is disability the same as suffering? The answers to…
“I’m so delighted in the fact that my kids have Down syndrome and that I get to know them and love them. It feels like just the privilege and honor…
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