Down Syndrome Blogs Sure to Inspire

In the beginning there was Google. It’s what every new mom turns to these days when they receive their child’s Down syndrome diagnosis. Like it or not, moms want information and Google provides it fast.

That’s why it’s so important that advocates like myself and the ones you’ll meet below win the Google Wars. Out-dated, misinformation about Down syndrome is rampant on Google. But slowly more and more blogs, as well as national Down syndrome organizations are putting an end to this misinformation. Some argue that the blogosphere is flooded with too many new moms sharing their journey with a child with Down syndrome. I say bring it on!

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It’s important that we advocate and share our personal stories, so that new moms and strangers of Down syndrome develop a new, better perspective of people living with Down syndrome. I started Inclusion Evolution to provide one more glimpse into the diverse world of Down syndrome. If I inspire one person, change one mind, then my goal is met. Other bloggers are doing the same, and below I share my top 10 favorite.

10 Most Inspiring Down Syndrome Blogs: 

Cedar’s Story:

This has got to be the best diagnosis-centered blog on the web. One-year-old Cedar’s mom, Dawn, does a fabulous job sharing hundreds of diagnosis stories. The first place I turned when I learned about Troy’s diagnosis was the web, and I wish then that I would have had Cedar’s Story. Click here to read a diagnosis story from the Ivory Coast in Africa.

News Anchor to Homemaker:

Jillian Benfield’s raw emotion and eloquent words will have you coming back for more. I feel she and I could be best friends, and I don’t even know her. As I began reading her blog, I realized we had SO much in common. First, we both grew up in the same county in Florida. Second, we were both television journalist (albeit–she was much more successful), turn stay-at-home moms. But mostly it’s her first son, Anderson, who has Down syndrome that hooked me. Her “Mid-Week Moral” will cut you down deep, and bring you closer to her beautifully broken journey and your own.

The Sassy Southern Gal:

Almost every blog about Down syndrome has a baby or toddler in its starring role. But I’m hungry for sneak peeks into Troy’s future, so I’m always looking for reads on teens and adults with Down syndrome. 17-year-old Rachel fills me with such hope for Troy’s future. She’s the star of “The Sassy Southern Gal,” written by her mother and my advocacy mentor, Jawanda Mast. Jawanda’s blog shows Rachel’s journey of inclusion from her elementary school years to her present senior year. Rachel is an amazing self-advocate, and the blog show’s this transformation. Check it out here.

 

Grown Ups and Downs:

Another fabulous blog from a mother of an adult with Down syndrome. Brought to you by the co-author of “The Parents’ Guide to Down Syndrome,” Mardra Sikora inspires young moms to always dream big. Her son, Marcus, is also an author and amazing self-advocate. Check out his children’s book, “Black Day: A Monster Rock Band,” and all his adventures here.

A Day in the Life with Down Syndrome:

This is a new blog (like mine) with an extra special mission. To share families’ journey with Down syndrome. You can submit your own story and also learn about Down syndrome resources on and off social media. The author is Meriah, who first inspired me with a cross-disability blog now called Two Thirds of the Planet. Using her own disability as a compass, Meriah provides a unique glimpse into life with a disability.

This Life I Live:

The blogosphere is dominated by strong women sharing stories about their beautiful children with Down syndrome. It’s rare to find a father’s perspective, so Rory Feek’s blog is a rare gem. He writes it like an open diary about his wife who recently passed from cancer, his country music career, homestead farming, and his youngest daughter, Indy, who happens to rock an extra chromosome. Feek plan to homeschool Indy. Check out the one-room schoolhouse he recently built for her here.

Lexi Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too:

If you want more from a blog than just Down syndrome talk, then Stephanie’s parenting and lifestyle blog is your jam. It has the perfect mix of decorating tips, stylish clothes and toys, as well as updates on her son Liam who has Down syndrome. Click here learn about her son’s journey.

 

No BS About DS:

It’s common to find a Down syndrome blog that’s heavy on emotion, but as Troy gets older I can’t help but want more. Enter “No BS About DS.” Co-Author, Sruthi Muralidharan does a good job of including human interest pieces, but also scientific posts. Check out their Ask the Expert post with Dr. Brian Skotko here or their post about Miralax for Constipation here.

I Am River

River is a little boy with Down syndrome that lives between the United Kingdom and Tanzania. His mom and author of “I am River” blog, Hayley has an amazing way of sharing their unique story through words and pictures. I love this blog for it’s international flair and amazing prose. Check it out here.

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network 

My last pick for most inspiring Down syndrome blog comes from a volunteer-run organization and non-profit, Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN). They have a great website with resources for moms with children from birth to age 5-years-old. But they also share personal stories on their blog from hundreds of parents across the United States. Check it out here.

What are your favorite blogs? Share in the comments section below!