Posts by Beth Kazmierczak
Hope and a Sense of Relief
At 28-years-old, I had no idea that I had any chance of having a child with Down syndrome. My husband and I quickly learned 8 hours after I gave birth…
Read MoreReflection
As the year comes an end, I reflect on the many amazing things that have happened and the relationships created. This year has been one of tremendous growth and notable…
Read MoreWhat Our GiGi’s Playhouse Could Be!
For the past year, GiGi’s has been a vision in my head. It was something I pictured countless of times, but I never knew exactly how the achievement center would…
Read MoreWhat Impact Does a Down syndrome Diagnosis Have on a Sibling?
When expectant parents receive a diagnosis of Down syndrome (DS), they often ask: what impact will this have on my other son or daughter? The understandable concerns would be that…
Read MoreHow Can Technology Help Kids with Down syndrome?
Did you know that Microsoft has partnered with GiGi’s Playhouse and is creating an app that will guide individuals with Down syndrome through KEY GiGiFIT exercises that will help make…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse is Coming to Wausau, and We Want to Hear from YOU!!
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers provide resources, specialized teaching and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Each Playhouse fosters an environment of positive energy,…
Read MoreOur Faith Blessed Us with this Child
In October 2017, at our 20-week ultrasound we found out that our little girl, Morgan, had a congenital heart defect called an AV canal. We were told to schedule an…
Read MoreA Story of Adoption
In the beginning of February 2013, my husband and I starting to wonder whether or not we would ever find our child, whether we would ever be picked by a…
Read MoreWhat is it Like to Have a Sibling with Down syndrome?
What an amazing chance for these siblings to be heard. GiGi’s Playhouse, Tinely Park had a spectacular family that wrote a blog post and it is definitely worth reading! Check it out here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/TinleyPark/like-sibling-syndrome/ What…
Read MoreYour Child Can Learn Math
Your Child CAN learn MATH! Your Child CAN learn MATH! FUN activities you can do with your child to support early math learning: Play with Shape Sorters! Make simple patterns…
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