Beth Edwards
Beth E. and her husband adopted three children from Taiwan, all who have Down syndrome, through the Gladney Center for Adoption. Adopted at ages 3, 5, and 7, Beth gives us a glimpse into her daily life with 3 extra chromosomes in the house. Thank you, Beth, for sharing your experience with our readers!
Life with an Extra Chromosome | International Adoption
We finish each day with a dance party right before their bedtime. My 10-year-old has most of the K-Pop choreography memorized and will belt out the lyrics (her version) to any song that comes on. My 11-year-old creates his own dance moves and accurately sings the last word of each line, still a die-hard Raffi fan. The 15-year-old sways and verbalizes to the songs at her own pace and rhythm choosing to join in with all the genres.
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Topics:
Superkids,
Special Needs,
International Adoption
Peanut Butter & Jelly | International Adoption
Peanut butter and jelly. Oreos and milk. Knife and fork. Movie and popcorn. Soap and water. Salt and pepper. You get the point. Some things are just meant to be a pair! Enter Al (10) and Amie (7)—Yin and yang for sure. This bonded brother-sister pair is closer than close can be. They have lived the highest of highs and the lowest of lows together. While their short lives have been fraught with chaos, the one thing that has remained constant has been each other. In each other, they find a peace that only the closest of siblings can understand.
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Topics:
Superkids,
Colombia Adoption,
International Adoption