Posts Tagged ‘acceptance’
Surprise Achievements at GiGi’s!
We are always ready to celebrate achievement at GiGi’s Playhouse and Nataley gave us a great reason to cheer loud and proud! Let’s set the stage for those of you who have not met our little powerhouse of a friend Nataley. Nataley is a five-year-old, determined little girl, with a little sideways look that warns…
Read MoreSharing Zoey to Change Perceptions
We are thrilled to welcome Heather, the proud mom of Zoey to GiGi’s Blog today! We asked Heather to share about Zoey and the wonderful little girl she is. Enjoy and be prepared to smile! Zoey came into this world pretty much the same way she lives it – with authority and on her…
Read MoreDown Syndrome & Learning. 8 Tips.
All people with Down syndrome experience some level of cognitive delays, this does not halt or lessen the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe in the potential of individuals with Down syndrome and work every day to support achievement and success through our FREE therapeutic and educational programs. …
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 want the calendar to share the mission & WHY of GiGi’s Playhouse, which is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of…
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 syndrome. Some that we may or may not have thought were true before entering our own unique journey. Myth 1: Down syndrome is hereditary.…
Read MoreGiving Back at GiGi’s Playhouse | Glenn MacIntosh
Our GiGi’s Board of Managers introductions continues with Board Vice President, Glenn MacIntosh. Our Board Vice-President, Glenn MacIntosh, is certainly no stranger to GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse. He and his family have been involved with GiGi’s since before the playhouse opened. His son, Hayden, is a regular participant in our free programs and just so…
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, put them on that scary yellow bus, or wave goodbye from the carpool lane. Whether we work or we don’t, give time outs or not,…
Read More2019 CNY Buddy Walk Registration is LIVE!
You asked & we answered! GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse is thrilled to be the new host of the annual NDSS Buddy Walk! This year’s 25th Anniversary Buddy Walk (21st year in Syracuse) will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool, NY. You can register TODAY! Click HERE to get started!…
Read MoreWhen acceptance takes time
Sometimes acceptance takes time and that is perfectly ok! We are thankful for the moms and dads who open up their hearts and share parts of their story that maybe are not all wrapped in rainbows and sunshine. Here is a hint though they always end with rainbows and sunshine. We welcome Carly’s mom, Kim…
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