Episodes

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...

Actor, Producer, Director, DS Advocate, and Motivational Speaker Brian Donovan has an in depth conversation with Mary and Ron about his sister Kelly. The conversation roams from Brian & Kelly’s inseparable relationship that he documents in the film “...

Mary talks with Jen Jacob, Founder of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, about their work with health care professionals so they better understand Down syndrome, and issues such as the impact of delivering the diagnosis. They also talk about the in...

Mary talks with Jenna about a form of Down syndrome called Translocation that can be inherited under certain circumstances. It’s a fascinating and easy to understand look at the genetics of Down syndrome.

Mary has a wide ranging discussion with Cally Wesson, CEO of British Columbia’s chapter of Variety The Children’s Charity. Cally explains the history of Variety, services that they provide, volunteers, and events they put on, including the annual Sho...

Mary talks with Physiotherapist Brenda Horton about how she helped Ainsley, and other children with Down syndrome, learn to walk, run, and swim.

T21Mom – Episode 9 : Hina, the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation’s Occupational Therapist joins us for a conversation about how children with Down syndrome can learn to understand and control their body’s feelings and movements, and why the term “Occ...

The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation's Speech Pathologist, Riley, joins Mary for an in depth and wide ranging look at the work required to help kids with Down syndrome learn to communicate. Here are some of the links mentioned on the show. For more ...

Mary talks with Danielle Gibbons, founder of the non-profit Baskets Of Love. Baskets Of Love delivers baskets full of information and goodies to new parents of babies with Down syndrome. They also talk about the Tea21Moms event. Links: Baskets Of Lov...

Mary talks to Ron about the challenges and struggles of life as a single mother of a special needs child. Her labours to find suitable daycare, travelling to and from specialist appointments, finding time for the basics like groceries, and extensive ...

Mary talks with the amazing Kelci, a mother of eight who's family chose to adopt another two babies with Down syndrome. Check out her Instagram at BF_BROS.