Be inspired by your Youth Board President
GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau has been very lucky in establishing such an engaging Youth Board with super amazing youth from our local community! Read Cassidy’s speech on why she wants to be GiGi’s Youth Board President...and yes, she won the vote! GiGi's Playhouse’s mission is to change the way the world...
Thank You Volunteers of GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau
The month of April is a special time designated to thank volunteers and there aren’t enough words to describe how grateful we are for those who have given themselves to GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau. Their dedication, compassion and generosity are truly inspiring and will change the lives of many individuals with...
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 to my son, Corbyn, that doctors and nurses had suspected a chromosome abnormality, Down syndrome to be exact. It was...
Reflection
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 achievements for GiGi’s. Fulfilling our vision for change and acceptance in North Central WI was not always a straight path...
What 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 look in person. What did it include? Were there rooms? How much space was there? What was there for kids/teens...
What 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 this child with Down syndrome will demand more attention, thereby sacrificing time that may otherwise be devoted to an existing...
How 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 physical therapy BOTH fun and easy? Read more by clicking here!
GiGi’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, high expectations, consistent participation and achievement across a broad variety of educational, therapeutic, and career development programs. While there are some resources in North...
Our 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 appointment in Marshfield to get more information about her condition. In Marshfield we met with Genetics, a cardiologist, and it...
A 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 birth family. We had one failed match that past September. We had other calls, none of which worked out. Then...
What 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 do you think it is like to have a sibling with Down syndrome? Let’s start a conversation below. We would...
Your 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 using something your child loves. Stickers – get two sets and place them in a row “star, circle, star, circle,...