Tag: Down syndrome
“It Was A Terrifying Time” – One Father’s Love For His...
Our older children, Amelia and Dugald, were aged four and two when my wife, Katy, became pregnant with Matilda. We went for the same...
Dear Doctor – You Gave Up On My Child But I...
Dear Doctor. You may not remember my daughter, Amadeus, or me, but I will never forget you. But I forgive you. You were the one who told...
Our World Fell Apart When We Learned Our Beautiful Daughter With...
It was a hot July evening, and I’d been having contractions on and off for a week. Our fourth child, a baby girl, was...
Down Syndrome, Adoption, Seven Kids – They Weren’t In My Life...
If you’d told me 14 years ago that I’d have seven children, I wouldn’t have believed you. And if you’d said my future would...
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Don’t Send Your Unvaccinated Children To School, Italian Parents Told
Parents in Italy have been told not to send their children to school unless they can prove the youngsters have been properly vaccinated.
The Dramatic Rescue Of A Dad In Danger After Saving His Own Child
As parents, we know we’d do anything to protect our children, even if it means risking our own lives. Most of us will never...
How To Choose A Family Pet
“Can we have a pet?” It’s one of those refrains dreaded by so many parents. Often closely followed by: “I’ll look after it, you...
‘It’s NOT Coming Home’ – Why Kids Need To Learn To Lose
Running along the grass in the blistering heat wearing a flimsy playsuit and slip-on shoes, I wasn’t exactly dressed for winning the mum’s race. But...
Curious Kids: Who Is Siri?
Who is Siri? – Miles, aged four, London, UK. Thanks for the question, Miles. The first thing to know is that Siri is not a...
How We Can Teach Our Kids To Drink Responsibly
Around the world, it seems, there is an irresistible attraction between teenagers and alcohol. As parents, we worry about them trying it too early,...