Posts by truud

  Since having our son, Blake, who has Down Syndrome, I’ve learned there is an unique bond between parents raising these special children.  We would be out in the community and encounter another parent with a child with Down Syndrome and our eyes would meet and we’d smile.  We’d smile because we both knew we were…

  When my fourth son, David, was born four weeks early on Leap Day 2012, I knew our life was changed forever.  But it wasn’t until fourteen hours later that I fully understood to what extent.  Time seemed to stand still as the pediatric doctor shared her observations about our son with me and my…

“So, what is your connection to GiGi’s?  WHY do you work here?” As the Site Coordinator, I get asked that question a lot!  It’s a fair question and sometimes I wish I had a more inspiring response.    But in complete honesty, I got lucky.  I happened to randomly come across the job opportunity that was posted…

  Six cuties on a couch. That’s what cameras captured at the 2 & Under Playgroup this past weekend at GiGi’s Playhouse in Fargo. This picture was taken toward the end of group. Clearly, these kids had fun. You can see it on their faces. But, there’s so much more you can’t see. Behind the…

One month down, and many, MANY, more to go!!! What a great first month we had at GiGi’s!  We started news programs, such as Busy Bodies & Kid’s Clubhouse, and even got in a couple Open Plays!  Plus, we had sooo much fun at our first official Family Night, “GiGi’s Halloween Spook-tacular”!  In case you…