Posts by Heather Rodriguez
Love, always.
We are excited to welcome Beth back to the Blog! Each month in 2023, we will focus on a theme, and as I am sure you can imagine, February is…
Read MoreGratitude, in the Hard
Gratitude is not the absence of hard. It is treating troubles as a blip and actively seeking out the good in your life. When you do this, you train your brain to seek out more. Gratitude is a choice, and life with Judah makes it an easy one.
Read MoreGrowth, Connections and Awards – GiGi’s Leadership Conference 2021
Every November, The GiGi’s Playhouse National Office dedicates 5 days of training and development for the network of playhouses and startups at the Leadership Conference. GiGi’s Playhouse was once again…
Read More2021 Calendars are HERE! Acceptance all year!
2021 Calendar: Stories of Acceptance GiGi’s Playhouse produces quality, professional calendars year after year impacting our communities and raising acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome. As with all communications, we…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness. It’s Not Enough.
October 1st began Down syndrome Awareness Month but awareness is not nearly enough. Awareness is simply acknowledging an existence, a challenge, etc. Human beings are so much more than existence…
Read More3 Common Down Syndrome Myths & The Facts
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness (or as we like to call it) Acceptance Month! We thought this would be a great time to talk about some common myths about Down…
Read MoreJared | No Stereotypes Needed.
Jared is a man who defies all stereotypes of what it means to be an adult with Down syndrome. An independent and creative guy, Jared lives in his own apartment,…
Read MoreDown Syndrome at its Finest | The GiGi’s Family
Let me tell you about my friends at GiGi’s Playhouse. They are a nonprofit organization that offers free programming to people with Down syndrome and their families. Their programs are…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update from GiGi’s Syracuse
Hello, GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse Community, Based on the latest information and guidance from our national office and public health officials, we have decided to suspend all programming, events and volunteer…
Read MoreAcceptance starts with a smile and a Hi!
Dear My fellow Moms and Dads, I believe that we all want the same thing when it comes to our precious children. Whether we breastfeed or bottle-feed, home school,…
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