The 22Q University is an online education series for children and adults affected by 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. "Reducing Stress & Anxiety at Home and at School" is the second webisode in this ongoing series. Presentation Content -Anxiety and other behavioral disorders are extremely prevalent in the 22q11.2 deletion population and these can lead to poorer school performance and difficulty with social relationships. Learn how changes at school and at home can minimize stress and promote a more optimal well being. Discussion will include ways to alter the school environment, handle homework, improve friendships, and deal with behavioral challenges at home. Live Q & A Session follows the presentation There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions via the live chat box throughout this webinar session. However all questions will be held until the conclusion of the presentation. Michelle Breedlove-Sells will moderate and help facilitate the Q&A portion of this event.

DFF founder Ryan Dempster was interviewed on MLB Network Radio yesterday (Dec15th,2013). Hosts are Mike Ferrin and former Mets GM Jim Duquette

The 22q Community lost another member of our family last week. Her name was Joy. She and her family touched so many around the world by sharing their journey on the Joy's Journal page. Baby Joy was laid to rest this past Sunday. Our collective 22q family came together to honor Joy's life. Families around the world stopped what they were doing and remembered a tiny fighter named Joy by releasing purple balloons in her honor. I think we were all reminded how truly fortunate we are, to have each other. Please take a moment to remember this sweet girl, and all the inspiring lives we've lost too soon to 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.

The 22Q University Library is an ongoing educational series of video webinars created for the 22q community. Brought to you by The 22q Family Foundation this webisode "Striving for School Success is presented by Donna Cutler-Landsman, author of "Educating Children with Velo-Cardio Facial Syndrome". Donna, an educational consultant with 36 years of classroom experience is also a mother to a 29 year old son with 22q Deletion Syndrome. For more information about Donna's education consulting services visit www.cutlerlandsman.com