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MAMAS!!! Consider this your personal invitation. If you are a Mama of a kiddo with Down syndrome, please join us at the Playhouse the second Wednesday of every month for “MOMS NIGHT-IN” … where we’ll gather, drink wine, talk about poop, IEP’s, hope that a massage therapist fairy shows up, eat some snacks without children…

Do’s and Don’ts! 1. DO pay attention to language and use first person language. It is “Down syndrome” not “Downs Syndrome” or “Downs,” so when you are referring to an individual with Down syndrome (and it’s relevant to categorize that), you may say “an individual with Down syndrome” not “that Downs kid.” He doesn’t “suffer”…

The Milwaukee Admirals hockey team is generously donating 50% proceeds of the tickets WE SELL for this Friday’s home opener at the BMO Harris center downtown. The game is at 7:00 pm and our section is 219. What an awesome way to celebrate Down syndrome awareness month by rockin’ section 219 during the game! We…

From a Playhouse Mama ~ 1. My child is an individual with Down syndrome, not a Down’s kid. 2. It’s Down syndrome, not Downs. He doesn’t suffer from it, it’s a part of his genetic code. 3. Never underestimate my kid, but please feel free to celebrate his wins! 4. My child is precious and…

October is Down syndrome awareness month! We will be posting facts and feelings on our Facebook page all month. Our goal is to increase awareness, gain acceptance and promote inclusion. What would you like others to know about Down syndrome? Please post in the comments section and we will incorporate them into our posts.

Dear Friends of GiGi’s, Fall is here, school is back in session and the Packers are 2-0! Here are a few updates from your Playhouse: Back-to-school-ice-cream-party We recently hosted a social gathering for our school aged friends. Kids participated in a program at the Playhouse where they “earned” their way to building an ice-cream-sundae. We…

“You can do it!” “It smells good in here.” “Is there ice cream here every day?” “Seriously, you’re run by all volunteers?? “One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.” “Be careful sweetie.” “Who pooped?” “Is the pizza here yet?” “Are these paints washable?” This edition of “things heard at the Playhouse” is brought to…

GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee was a dream for local families for years. After fundraising to open our doors, we officially arrived and flung our doors open on World Down Syndrome Day – March 21, 2015!   Since opening, the last three months have been beautiful, amazing and well-worth the sweat. This Blog will be a place…