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wakingupthechildren
Jun 10, 20165 min read
What Makes Me Happy?
In my last blog I talked about the importance of positive emotions on children’s learning and how I manage to keep JB happy. But given...


wakingupthechildren
May 16, 20166 min read
My Son's Emotions and Why They're My Priority
You may well think, why write about emotions? Life with a lively young boy with Down’s Syndrome peppered with stubbornness and a good...


Cornelia Bonterre
Feb 22, 20163 min read
Down's Syndrome: Whats worked for my son
I am now going to fast forward in time from my last blog….. 7 years forward; the birth of my son who has Down’s Syndrome or Trisomy 21 as...
wakingupthechildren
Feb 10, 20163 min read
The Boy from Barataria
The late afternoon I drove to the Primary School in North Trinidad in the area of Barataria, I remember three things; the classroom was...


Cornelia Bonterrre
Jan 7, 20164 min read
Epigenetics and Attitude
In the past , it was assumed our genes were inherited and could not be changed. In recent years and fortunately for me before JB, my...
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