Author, Speaker, and Down Syndrome Advocate
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Author and Down Syndrome Advocate- Most Recent Posts
Stories and Advice From Country Stars (With Video)
Two adorable kids when they received Black Day: The Monster Rock Band. Reshared recently by mom we met in Nashville. As I mentioned in the previous post, Marcus was a bit of a star at the event last week and greeted, treated as such. As proven by this awesome post: Their Mom. 🙂 <3 With Fame Comes Responsibility Now there is some work and obligation that comes with being a star. One is, although I told him I’d “work the table”
The Opposite of Retreat, Rockin’ Retreat
Hello Friends, I’m in Nashville on the first morning after a mom’s conference. Not just any mom’s conference. The Rockin’ Retreat. They call it a retreat because it can involve pampering and moms are encouraged to unwind. That said, I saw a lot of learning, a lot of looking for answers, a lot of partying, a lot of hugs, a lot of adventures, a lot of supportive words, a lot of…moving forward. In fact, as I began writing this morning I thought about the word retreat and its first
Rear View Mirror
Looking Forward In a few weeks I’m going to a conference I really enjoy. The DSDN (Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network) Rockin’ Mom conference. I’ll be presenting and sharing at several sessions. The two other years I’ve been able to join this party, I’ve been the mom with the oldest child. (We always clarify, “Moms of older kids” not “older moms.” Words matter! Ha!) I’ll be sharing this year about writing/blogging and advocacy with storytelling. I’m on a panel with other moms of older kids. And I’m giving a big
Down Syndrome Author News, Events, Opinions
Marcus is part of a program teaching playwriting
Former North drama teacher Jennifer Castello-Scott, now a freelance drama educator, devised the curriculum. She enlisted the help of author and speaker Marcus Sikora, who has Down syndrome. Marcus was involved in this cool program to teach the kids. Here's a lovely article in the Omaha World Herald about the program: Circle Theatre works with schools on playwriting project for special education students Read on!
Momaha: How I went from gold medal worrier to luckiest mom I know
Published on Momaha via Omaha.com earlier this week: Earlier this month, I stood next to my son, Marcus, while he spoke to a room of more than 1,200 spectators. It was unbelievable to witness. The event was the star studded "Be Beautiful, Be Yourself" fashion show, which took place Nov. 11 in Denver. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation hosts this event each year to raise money to continue research and improve medical care for people with Down syndrome. Marcus was named the 2017 "Be Beautiful, Be Yourself" Ambassador. As the parent of an adult with Down syndrome, I have been a
Marcus is the “King of Denver”
Check out this awesome clip from the event night on KGW: Daily Blast LIVE's Tory Shulman Visits the Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Fashion Show Awesome!