Episodes

Mary talks with her friend, Lisa about leaving Alaska for Portland, Oregon to get treatment for her daughter Sarah's Leukemia. Instagram supersarahk Facebook: Story Of Sarah Be The Match (United States) Canadian Blood Services

Mary talks with her boyfriend, Dennis, about his perspectives on Mary and Ainsley.

Mary and Ron talk about the overwhelming personal load on a special needs parent during the current state of affairs.

Mary talks with her daughter Ainsley's Educational Assistant, Roni Webster about the role and function of an EA. This Is Ella by Krista Ewert We'll Paint The Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Mary talks with her friend Frank Bath about his daughter Ellie's open heart surgery. It's a poignant look at the process, and the toll of major surgery on children and their parents.

Mary talks with home schooling advocate and practitioner Christine Kasper Wiebe about tips and insights for parents who now face the prospect of educating their children at home. Welcome To Mrs. Brown's House

Mary and Ron chat about creating their first show from separate locations as they engage in physical distancing. Then, Mary talks with Dr. Erica Peirson of the Peirson Center For Children about looking after children with Down syndrome in these healt...

Mary talks with John and Mark Cronin about John's online sock business, John's Crazy Socks. It's an inspirational and entertaining story about their company's mission to spread happiness. John's Crazy Socks Webpage John's Crazy Socks on YouTube

Mary talks with Reading Therapist Eleanor Stewart from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation about helping special needs kiddos learn to read. Reading Rockets Down Syndrome Resource Foundation Videos DSRF Video Playlist on YouTube Down Syndrome Resou...

Mary talks with her good friend Sharon, from England, about the Rockin' Mom connection that spans oceans. The two met while at the Rockin' Mom Retreat in Phoenix.

Mary talks with Kristy Fuller about her son, Karver who has mosaic Down syndrome. International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association

Mary talks with Dr Susan Fawcett of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation about the challenges of a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. Article : Putting The Pieces Together - The Down Syndrome Autism Connection https://www.dsrf.org/ Email - ...

Building on her appearance in Episode 17, Katie Rinald returns to chat with Mary about steps and techniques for potty training. Katie Rinald, BCBA Co-Director Blackbird Special Education Chummie Bedwetting Alarm Ikea - Lilla Children's Potty Toilet T...

Mary talks with Sinead Quinn, a wellness coach who specializes in the care of Special Needs Moms. Grateful Wellness Website Grateful Wellness For Special Needs Moms Facebook Page Link to "We Call B.S." Podcast

In the opening episode of Series 2 Mary and Ron talk about frustration, tears, and how to recognize when you've "maxed out" as a special needs parent. The Headspace App The Calm App

Mary and Ron discuss Christmas traditions and how she includes Ainsley in all of them. Don't forget to send an e-mail to info@t21mom.com to enter the contest to win one of two Sm:)e Band Christmas CD's. The Sm:)e Band Website Trust - by The Sm:)e B...

In the last episode of Season 1 Mary and Ron talk about how it all started. From our favourite episodes, where the show might go in Season 2, what we're doing on the hiatus, and some possible forays into other media streams it's a broad ranging discu...

Mary and Ron talk about her recent trip to Nashville for the Rockin Mom Retreat. Mary talks to a number of of the Retreat guests about where they're from and what they do for self-care. Head on over to the T21Mom Facebook page for some pics and video...

Mary talks with Dr. Karen Bopp about a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism, something previously thought impossible. They also talk about therapies, diagnosis methods, and support networks. Links mentioned in the show: BRITISH COLUMBIA LOCAL I...

Mary and Ron discuss the need to build a group of friends and family for emotional support.

Mary talks about her experiences with creating an Individualized Education Plan for Ainsley and the struggle of getting the school to play a positive role in the process. Link to the One Pager

Mary talks with Katie Rinald of Blackbird Special Education about her approach to intensive potty training. Blackbird Special Education   http://blackbirdse.com/     Katie@blackbirdse.com Chummie Alarms     https://chummiebedwettingalarm.com/

Mary talks with Jen Ghioda, an Early Intervention Support Worker, about her role in finding and securing resources for families of children with DS.

Mary talks at length with Susan about 10 strategies for dealing with behavior challenges, including the dreaded “drop and flop”. Down Syndrome Resource Foundation https://www.dsrf.org/ 10 Positive Behavior Support Strategies 1) Down syndrome-specific...