Kindness, the Generation G Way.
Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures and religions. Aristotle, in Book II of his "Rhetoric", defines it as "helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for...
#tuesdaytips | Talking about special needs with your kids.
Topic: "How can I respond when my child points out a child with special needs?" Today we are welcoming mom & volunteer, Jaclyn, from our friends at GiGi's Playhouse Milwaukee to answer this question. We love her answer and tips. Read & Share! "Great question! I think there are...
#tuesdaytips | Learners with Down syndrome
Six tips to help learners with Down syndrome be their #bestofall. Post was originally shared by our friends at GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel. They may...
ABANDON ALL ASSUMPTIONS AND BELIEVE
Like many new parents of a child with Down syndrome, all I saw was Down syndrome when my daughter Jade was born. At first, I didn’t see a beautiful baby, I didn’t see the countless ways she would inspire me, and I definitely did not see the profound impact she...
Best of All in Action.
Best of All - It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it is always celebrated! We live and breath the Best of All attitude at GiGi's Playhouse. It is encouraged in all of our Purposeful Progressive Programing, when we see...
Heartbeat of GiGi’s Playhouse | Volunteer Spotlight
Hearing news of volunteers across the GiGi's network is something that will always make us smile. As all of us a GiGi's Playhouse are focusing on the #takeaction word Kindness this month, we are excited to share this GiGi's Volunteer Kindness with you all. We recently read the following blog...
Notes From Nancy | What we will we bring into 2017
The eb & flow from one year to the next, so many big and little thing happen and we have the opportunity to learn and grow from all. Notes from Nancy Gianni, what we will take with us. I see irony and God in everything that happens in my life....
#tuesdaytips | Sensory Play
This week's #tuesdaytips from Speech and Language Pathologist Sarah Buti is all about incorporating sensory play into our participant's everyday life. Teaching Sensory Play What is ‘sensory play’? Sensory play, which can also be referred to as “messy play,” is simply play that encourages children to use one or more...
Happy Happy Holidays.
To Our Amazing Supporters, Vendors, Playhouses, Families and Friends: congratulations & thank you!!!! What a year! YOU are the miracles that help our families every day! Because of YOUR support and impact, I can’t help but marvel at the achievements that occurred in 2016: We opened FOUR playhouses bringing our...
#tuesdaytips | Oral Motor Functionality
GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers is always looking for ways to help our families and friends do their Best of All. Sarah Buti is back this week to share another #tuesdaytips post with us. Oral Motor Functionality So many of us my not be aware of the crucial...
What GiGi’s Playhouse Means to us | A Families Story
What GiGi’s Playhouse means to us "We visited GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago when Sean was just 2 weeks old, but, we decided to take a break from Down syndrome and focus on our family for a bit. Fast forward to when he was 18 months old we decided it was time...
Social Communication & Body Language.
Social Communication and Body Language GiGi's Playhouse's Speech and Language Pathologist, Sarah Buti is back to share another communication tip with us! "What is social communication, really? Social communication includes interactions with a variety of “communication partners” – including family members, caregivers, child care providers, educators, and peers. Even though...
