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Read more about the article I’m Not the Mom for Prom…

I’m Not the Mom for Prom…

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:June 6, 2023
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Here are some things I’m good at as a mom: listening to our kids asking questions making sure they get enough sleep, as toddlers and as teenagers showing up for…

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Read more about the article Small Talk Is Available as an Audiobook

Small Talk Is Available as an Audiobook

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:June 1, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Family/Parenting
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Are messy diapers, loads of laundry, and sleep deprivation part of your life right now? Nine years ago, Small Talk was published, and I just got to record it as…

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Read more about the article What Would You Say to Your Teenage Self?
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What Would You Say to Your Teenage Self?

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 29, 2023
  • Post category:Faith/Family/Parenting
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People ask me all the time what I would say to my teenage self. I was a hyper-driven achiever with a severe eating disorder that resulted in multiple hospitalizations and…

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Read more about the article Seats That Money Can’t Buy at the Taylor Swift Concert

Seats That Money Can’t Buy at the Taylor Swift Concert

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 24, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family/Parenting
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We ended up in seats that money can’t buy at the Taylor Swift concert last Saturday night.  It started in March when we received two tickets at reasonable prices through…

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Read more about the article I Want Our Kids to Accomplish Things, Not Achieve Them

I Want Our Kids to Accomplish Things, Not Achieve Them

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 20, 2023
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I don’t want our kids to achieve much. I want them to accomplish a lot. At least, according to the way Adam Gopnik distinguishes accomplishment from achievement, this is what…

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Read more about the article When We Talk for 20 Minutes

When We Talk for 20 Minutes

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 11, 2023
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Here’s what happens on a sunny afternoon when I insist on Marilee taking twenty minutes to talk with me about her day. She tries on some dresses for upcoming events.…

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Read more about the article Our Daughter Doesn’t “Just Happen” to Have Down Syndrome

Our Daughter Doesn’t “Just Happen” to Have Down Syndrome

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 9, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family/Parenting
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I used to describe Penny as a girl with light brown hair and big green eyes, who loved reading and dancing. And then I would write something along the lines…

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Read more about the article 3 Things I’m Grateful For

3 Things I’m Grateful For

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  • Post published:May 6, 2023
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3 things I’m grateful for… Penny’s desire to attend every sporting event her siblings ever have so that she can cheer them on The fun Marilee and William are both…

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Read more about the article Making Hard Decisions With Love, Not Fear
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Making Hard Decisions With Love, Not Fear

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  • Post published:April 25, 2023
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Every day brings with it little hard parenting decisions. And every day I’m not sure at all that I get them right. Recently, I’ve decided to let Marilee bring her…

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Read more about the article 3 Things I’m (Still) Learning About Down Syndrome

3 Things I’m (Still) Learning About Down Syndrome

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:April 20, 2023
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Penny was on spring break last week. Our original hopes for a quick trip to Jamaica never materialized, but we did get to spend two nights with Penny’s friend Rachel…

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