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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
Jun 10, 20165 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...
wakingupthechildren
May 16, 20166 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...
Cornelia Bonterre
Feb 22, 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...
wakingupthechildren
Feb 10, 20163 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...
Cornelia Bonterrre
Jan 7, 20164 min read
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