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Read more about the article Siblings on World Down Syndrome Day

Siblings on World Down Syndrome Day

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:March 23, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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Last weekend I mentioned to our kids that March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day. I reminded them that a few years ago, Marilee thought we should celebrate this day…

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Read more about the article Skiing, Disability, and Love

Skiing, Disability, and Love

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:February 10, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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So here’s a sentence I didn’t think I would ever type: we went skiing as a family.  I have not been skiing in over twenty years. And then there’s Penny.…

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Read more about the article Overheard on the Trail: Best Brother

Overheard on the Trail: Best Brother

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:January 7, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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“You’re my only brother. But you’re the best brother.” We took a hike as a family over the winter break. It was mostly up a small mountain, and Penny struggled…

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Read more about the article Mother.ly | My daughter has Down syndrome, and her siblings are better for it

Mother.ly | My daughter has Down syndrome, and her siblings are better for it

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:October 29, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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People often ask me what it is like having a sibling with Down syndrome for our two younger children, Marilee and William. Is having their 16-year-old sister, Penny, in their…

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Read more about the article The Truth About Disability and Siblings

The Truth About Disability and Siblings

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:February 20, 2020
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family/Parenting
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"How do your other children react to having a sister with Down syndrome?"  People ask this question frequently, both out of curiosity and also from concern about the long-term impact…

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