helenbielbyOct 8, 20221 min readOur mantra of self-worthMiss Clever. I made a promise to myself to always make sure Hermione is familiar with words that describe her worth. We have a little...
helenbielbyOct 3, 20222 min readMy daughter with Down Syndrome: the best teacher who has pushed me to learn everydayScience... my weakest subject at school. Something I've learnt as a parent carer of a loved one with Down Syndrome, is that you learn...
helenbielbyOct 2, 20221 min readLaughter is the best medicine, and boy does Hermione provide us with it!What does this girl like to do after a hard week's work? Pull funny faces at her reflection in the letterbox of course! 😆 Hermione's...
helenbielbySep 28, 20222 min readAfter ArthurI know many of you will know that baby loss is something that has recently affected our family. Please feel free not to read on if this...
helenbielbySep 24, 20221 min readShe's not always happy: myth busting some of the stereotypes of Down SyndromeHermione is a delight, she really is. She brings us joy on a daily basis. However, just like any child, Hermione feels and experiences...
helenbielbySep 21, 20221 min readSinging and signing: a truly important thingWe've been delighted with the lovely things Hermione has been making at school this week 😍. We've had a mouse for Hickory Dickory Dock,...
helenbielbySep 16, 20222 min readThings I've learnt after Hermione's first full week in reception classFrom gazing at the gates over summer, to completing her first full week. Hermione loves to chill out with toys that she can either stack...
helenbielbySep 15, 20225 min readBlood tests for Hermione you say? Better put our armour on now...Oh those blood tests. It's bad enough going for one yourself, but when your child has to have one, it's sleep-deprivingly worrying. As...
helenbielbySep 14, 20223 min readLove and fear as my daughter with Down Syndrome starts schoolWhen Hermione was brought to me, all warm and plump and put on my chest, she looked up at me and I knew I would do anything to protect...