Ian is still working on composing good sentences, asking appropriate questions and being able to carry on a conversation. Most kids have this ability during the early elementary years. This presents a challenging for us, as we do not always know what he is really thinking. Lately when I am frustrated with him, I take […]
Sometimes life surprises me, and what I thought would be a bummer, ends up being the BEST birthday ever! Ian turned fourteen on April 18th and, like any parent, I wanted to make sure it was special. However, being in a pandemic changes everything. As per usual, I purchased the gifts, planned the meal (ok, […]
Chad and I were out for a walk when we first learned that school was closing for a few weeks due to COVID 19. I can still feel the sick wave that came over me as I thought about having Ian at home ALL DAY! You know that feeling, right? A mix of the unknown, […]
Welcome Ian 48 hours old. Less than 4 pounds. “So, two things,” the doctor nonchalantly reports, “Ian needs to have surgery to fix a blockage in his intestines, and you are aware that he has Down syndrome, right? At that moment, time stops. It is unreal. My husband, Chad and I are sitting in the […]
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WittFitt congratulates Gannon for creating an amazing mobile STEM lab that will have the capacity to reach 100’s of students. Thank you for giving WittFitt the opportunity to be a small part by providing the Hokki seating. GO GANNON! Facebook Post from Gannon University: The Gannon Mobile STEM Lab is a project ten months in […]
‘“The tiny movements kids make to stay balanced stimulates their brain and helps them focus” says Dr John Ratey, a professor at Harvard University. “Children with attention disorders have a sleepy cortex and exercise combats that mental disengagement. By using their core muscles, they’re flipping their cortex on and increasing their mental activity. The cerebellum […]
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It all started in Lisa’s 6th grade classroom in Ft Collins, CO when she decided that her kids simply needed to MOVE. She started a program, she named WittFitt, to help her students be more active during the day. This grew into the use of stability balls as chairs which added even more dynamic activity […]
