On the go in November!
Can we just start with a big ol WOO-HOO!? November was filled to the brim with awesome! It is December, I am home and while the work continues I am happy to have a little time to breath, after all, we accomplished in November! Let's start back at the beginning of...
Worth it! | One Moms Story of Advocacy
We are happy to invite a longtime friend of GiGi's Playhouse to the #gigisblog today. Chis is a gift to this community and is so ready to share her experiences with us all! Pull up a chair, grab a mug of your favorite beverage and be reminded of the power...
Why Stop at a Month? | 365 Days of Awesome!
See ya later October! Down Syndrome Acceptance Month was great, we busted some myths, we shared our stories, we continued to introduce the world to a new and dynamic individual with Down syndrome and we asked the world to see & accept our friends and loved ones rocking their extra chromosome....
Down Syndrome Acceptance | One Mile at a Time
Woo-Hoo! GiGi and I had the most amazing time yesterday! It was so exciting to join the GiGi's Playhouse Bradley Kankakee team to announce the donation of TWO GiGi’s Playhouse branded 53-foot trailers from Hoekstra Transportation. The trucks will be traveling Kankakee and the surrounding area spreading a message of...
21 Reasons Why? | 321 Days of Acceptance
21 reasons why life is better with you, Henry By Erin Wells 21. When I look over your crib to reach in and get you in the morning, you immediately smile and start our day filled with happiness. 20. You always score free cookies from the bakery at the grocery...
Inspiration in Mexico
Nancy, GiGi, and the team are spending the next few days at GiGi's Playhouse Mexico! Catching up on the great work, being inspired and training on the new tools we have to help the impact of the GiGi's Playhouse free purposeful programs be even greater! Nancy is bursting at the seems...
San Diego Dance Party
“We had such a great time yesterday! It was amazing to see everyone come out to support us. Nancy and GiGi had a wonderful time and we were honored to have them there. “ GiGi also managed to fit in an impromptu workout on the beach in San Diego! Thank...
How I Learn
We have an amazing team here from New York City shooting our "How I Learn" video! This video will highlight the unique learning strengths of individuals with Down syndrome. This will be for educators, therapists, parents, advocates, babysitters and anyone who wants to understand how our kids learn! Just yesterday...
Down Syndrome Acceptance Month!
October 1 begins Down Syndrome "Awareness" Month but awareness is not nearly enough. Awareness is simply acknowledging an existence, a challenge, etc. Human beings are so more than an existence or a challenge. Acceptance is an ACTION and a commitment to extend consistent value, approval, and empowerment. I'm very fortunate...
Strength | 321 Days of Acceptance | GiGi’s Playhouse
If you are new to Down syndrome we are going to share a secret with you.....strength is a huge part of this diagnosis. Meet Vanessa, Day 168 of 321 Days of Acceptance. We are going to learn a bit about her strength & the strength she has given those...
One Moms Response | “Eradication” of Down syndrome
It is Day 163 of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Today we meet the amazing Judah from GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse! His mom is a favorite blog contributor here at GiGi's Playhouse and she had a few thoughts on the recent news stories coming out of contras like Iceland...
