Danielle

Danielle
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Danielle is a minivan-driving, Rick Ross-listening, wannabe Whole 30-eating mama to three little blessings. Born and raised in Florida, she is a Texan by marriage to Zach, whom she wooed with her passion for college football (go, Gators!). Their oldest is seven and rocking an extra chromosome, while their middle daughter is just extra in all things, like the red glitter tutu she insists on wearing 24/7, and their new baby boy is everything she never knew she always wanted. Danielle recently decided she will be on maternity leave for the next 18 years but continues to enjoy her work as a Speech-Language Pathologist in addition to the SAHM position. She is a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities and enjoys discussions on chakras, faith, and The Walking Dead.

Sleepless in San Antonio: What No One Tells You About Sleep Disorders in Children

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Sleep is important. If you don’t believe that, ask any parent, as we all can attest to the terrible, awful, no-good sleepless nights we trucked through with our newborns. To cope with the lack of...

When You’re 35 and Homesick

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The dry, relentless heat that occurs in South Texas with the absence of the rain I have grown up with, ignites nostalgia each summer. When I think of the beach, I think of my...

What I Wish I Had Done Sooner: Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Lessons

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Disclaimer: Drownings can occur with experienced swimmers; please find a teaching method of swimming that fits your family. This is the experience of the writer and cannot substitute for your own research and/or experiences....

Behavior Charts: When a Color Becomes Your Mood’s Compass

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"Please be green, please be green, please be green," I chant to myself on the way to school pickup. My heart beats quickly, I'm sweating a bit more than usual, and I grip the...

The Lucky Few: On March 21st, We Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

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Today, March 21st, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! All over the world, those with and without an extra chromosome rejoice the presence of those individuals with three copies of the 21st chromosome. There...

Top Seven Places in San Antonio for Children with Disabilities to Have a Blast

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  First of all (stands up tall on kitchen chair), EVERY PLACE in San Antonio should be inclusive for families and children with special needs. In my experience, I have found that our city is...

Dear Diary: What I Can Learn from My Younger Self

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July 21, 2004 The day went well, but I’m low at the moment. It’s a funny thing to feel great one hour, then shy and intimidated the next. I think I forgot... Tomorrow it is....

They Will Have Each Other

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“One day we won’t see him anymore.” “One day he will be married and busy.” “And we won’t get to swing with him.” In our backyard, enjoying the long awaiting arrival of cold weather, I overhear my...

When You Don’t Know What to Say

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There have been so many clouds hanging over humanity lately: weather, politics, crimes, and sexism to name today’s headlines. I strive to see the peaks of light, but every once in a while, life...

Oh, Truck! Potty-Mouth Parenting 101

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There we were—yes, at Target. I was smiling, feeling successful at exiting the house for the first time alone with my newborn and three-year-old when I stubbed my toe so badly I saw fireworks....

The Ups and (Let)downs of Breastfeeding

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Rubbing my large (L-A-R-G-E) belly, I’d daydream about the next stage of becoming a mother and all the newborn yumminess to come. For me, a large part of that was nursing my baby. It...

Diversity in Advertising: Count Us In

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There’s so much I can share about the journey of having a daughter with Down syndrome: The surprise post-natal diagnosis, the joy we found in a sea of fears that first year, and ultimately...