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  • Charlie and the Shuttle Bus

    Maureen Wallace September 30, 2022 essays

    Traveling with three kids is always an adventure, and by adventure I mean a sweaty, exhaustive, penance-like reminder of why we don't travel with three kids very often.

    travel, adventure, down syndrome, motherhood, parenting, exhaustion, smiles

    Misplaced Agony

    Maureen Wallace July 17, 2021 because i said so

    By Maureen Wallace. I want us to get a break from how much harder Charlie has to work for what comes fluidly to his younger sister.

    break, agony, frustration, down syndrome, siblings, motherhood

    Teaching Kindness

    Maureen Wallace August 26, 2020 Special Needs

    A mom with a child with Down syndrome learns the importance of talking to kids about kindness.

    special needs, kindness, school, playground, motherhood, parenting

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