What would you say if you only had 15 minutes to change the way people think about Down's syndrome? This was the daunting task I faced. Watch or read Overcoming the Fear of Down' Syndrome here.

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29.11.2024

Downs Side Up: Solidarity in Sport and Why Language Matters

As we stand together against racism in football, let's consider the language we use too.

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29.11.2024

Downs Side Up: Here I Am: Off the Rails Film Premiere

Lessons in love and inclusion at the Off The Rails film premiere

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29.11.2024

Downs Side Up: Special Dentistry: Tops tips for teeth

Oral hygiene is vital for all children but can be tricky if your child has additional needs. Check out our handy tips for toothbrushing and dentist time here.

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26.04.2024

Downs Side Up: Sleep Strategies for Children who have Down's Syndrome

Does your child with Down's syndrome have trouble sleeping? Try these tips and resources to help them, and you, make it through the night.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Powerful Words: How to Be a Captivating Public Speaker

Award-winning Down's syndrome blog offering support, advice and resources as well as showcasing our family life and the experiences of others.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: A Cosy Night in on the Night Before Christmas

Enjoying a safe, cosy, stress-free night in the night before Christmas

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Love From Uncle Carl: A niece who has Down syndrome

An Uncle describes his initial feelings when he heard his niece had Down syndrome. Extended family have to process emotions too.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Seeing Life in a New Light after Divorce #AD

The light is at the end of the tunnel after divorce, and we are renovating our new home, with the help of Elesi lighting company.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Teacher Gifts: To thank you for helping me shine

#AD Teacher gifts by Gift Delivery to say thank you for helping your youngster shine this year.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Maths Resources for Children with Special Needs

How do you encourage your child with special needs to love maths? Check out our tried and tested recommendations here.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: SEND in the Experts Podcast: Downs Side Up interviewed

Hayley Newman from Downs Side Up talks to Georgina Durrant for her Twinkl SEND in the Experts podcast.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Supporting Your Child with SEN When You are Moving House or Renovating a Property

Tips for supporting your child with SEN through a house move or renovation

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Presenter with Down's Syndrome: George Webster Delights CBeebies Viewers

Why it's so important for children with Down syndrome and their parents to see George Webster present on BBC's CBeebies.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Preparing for Tonsillectomy the Fun Way

How Natty has been preparing for her stay in hospital

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Foxes Academy and Hotel: Fostering friendships and life skills

Award-winning Down's syndrome blog offering support, advice and resources as well as showcasing our family life and the experiences of others.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Twinkl Membership Giveaway and New Symbols App

Award-winning Down's syndrome blog offering support, advice and resources as well as showcasing our family life and the experiences of others.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Why Dining Out Matters: Natty's Top 5 Restaurants in Cornwall

Taking your child with SEN to a restaurant can be daunting. Read our tips and Natty's favourite hidden Cornish gems.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: You, Me and No.3 by the Sea: Natty and Olly's Special Friendship

Natty and Olly have Down's syndrome and a very precious friendship we could all learn a lot from.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Learning Disability Ambassador Lloyd Page Reviews I Love You Natty Book

Lloyd Page, who works for Mencap and has a learning disability himself, reviews our book for children about Down's syndrome: I Love You Natty.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Life with Special Needs: A Bedroom Fit for a Teen

Your teen might spend a lot of time in their bedroom. These simple hacks will help to organise and calm youngsters with special needs.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: George: I am no Poster Boy

George's Mum Tatty tells us why everyone with Down's syndrome is precious and valued, regardless of ability or need.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Our 5 Safe Post-Covid Travel Plans

We love making memories during family holidays with our children. You can't cut corners on forward planning and insurance, but you can save some money with a few savvy tips.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: The Importance of Respite and True Friends

Finding time for yourself when you are a special needs parent or unpaid carer is difficult. But, as I found out the hard way, it is essential.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Family Story by Elaine Walsh: Bonding with my Daughter

Elaine tells us about her 4 year old daughter Síofra who has Down's syndrome, and how she inspired her to set up yoga classes for other parents.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Simple Random Acts of Kindness: A book giveaway

Simple random acts of kindness in Becky Goddard-Hill's latest book 365 Days of Kind. Plus a chance to win a copy of all three titles!

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: #AD Jaques London Toy Review, Giveaway and Discount Code

Win a magnetic calendar, ideal for home schooling your child with SEN

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: #AD A Tale of Two Sisters: Just Strong Young Women

How do we define strength? It's different for each of us. Natty and Mia get a confidence boost from Just Strong activewear.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: Behind Bathroom Doors

So much of what makes us human goes on behind bathroom doors. From loss and grief, to joy and new beginnings.

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29.11.2022

Downs Side Up: It's a Blogger's Life: Pause for Thought

Losing a blog friend this week has made me pause for thought. Time to get the blog/life balance right.

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Downs Side Up: TedX: Down's Syndrome - Beyond the Barrier of Fear

Downs Side Up: Solidarity in Sport and Why Language Matters

Downs Side Up: Here I Am: Off the Rails Film Premiere

Downs Side Up: Special Dentistry: Tops tips for teeth

Downs Side Up: Sleep Strategies for Children who have Down's Syndrome

Downs Side Up: Powerful Words: How to Be a Captivating Public Speaker

Downs Side Up: A Cosy Night in on the Night Before Christmas

Downs Side Up: Love From Uncle Carl: A niece who has Down syndrome

Downs Side Up: Seeing Life in a New Light after Divorce #AD

Downs Side Up: Teacher Gifts: To thank you for helping me shine

Downs Side Up: Maths Resources for Children with Special Needs

Downs Side Up: SEND in the Experts Podcast: Downs Side Up interviewed

Downs Side Up: Supporting Your Child with SEN When You are Moving House or Renovating a Property

Downs Side Up: Presenter with Down's Syndrome: George Webster Delights CBeebies Viewers

Downs Side Up: Preparing for Tonsillectomy the Fun Way

Downs Side Up: Foxes Academy and Hotel: Fostering friendships and life skills

Downs Side Up: Twinkl Membership Giveaway and New Symbols App

Downs Side Up: Why Dining Out Matters: Natty's Top 5 Restaurants in Cornwall

Downs Side Up: You, Me and No.3 by the Sea: Natty and Olly's Special Friendship

Downs Side Up: Learning Disability Ambassador Lloyd Page Reviews I Love You Natty Book

Downs Side Up: Life with Special Needs: A Bedroom Fit for a Teen

Downs Side Up: George: I am no Poster Boy

Downs Side Up: Our 5 Safe Post-Covid Travel Plans

Downs Side Up: The Importance of Respite and True Friends

Downs Side Up: Family Story by Elaine Walsh: Bonding with my Daughter

Downs Side Up: Simple Random Acts of Kindness: A book giveaway

Downs Side Up: #AD Jaques London Toy Review, Giveaway and Discount Code

Downs Side Up: #AD A Tale of Two Sisters: Just Strong Young Women

Downs Side Up: Behind Bathroom Doors

Downs Side Up: It's a Blogger's Life: Pause for Thought

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