An Interview About Ella
I’ve been doing a fair amount of media over the past three years. With two new books released during that […]
Special Needs
Four Advantages of Having a First-Born with Down Syndrome
Hours after our first born, Ella, made her entrance to our world, the doctors delivered the diagnosis of Down Syndrome.
We Still Need Down Syndrome Awareness
We are aware, but we still need more awareness. March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. It’s a day set
What Down Syndrome Looks Like to Me
Today is Ella’s 11th birthday. Hours after her birth, my friend (and her pediatrician) came to our room to deliver
What Ella Wants, Your Child Needs
In many situations the desire of one is at odds with what’s best for others. It’s a consistent tension where
Ella: How Do You See Me?
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, Click Here for more information How do you see me? If Ella asked
Questions for Bernie Sanders About Down Syndrome
When Americans listen to politicians in the middle of a campaign, we often have one primary question, “How would your
A Story about Ella on her 10th Birthday
(Today is Ella’s 10th birthday. She wants you to see her gift. To do so, click here.) I jumped in
Does Having a Child With Down Syndrome Make Marriage Tougher?
“Do you think our experience of having a child with special needs makes marriage more difficult?” The question was posed
Beliefs Have Consequences (or Why You Shouldn’t Abort a Child with Down Syndrome)
World renown atheist, Richard Dawkins created a social media firestorm last week when he encouraged couples who received a prenatal