Episodes

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Aug. 23, 2019

T21Mom Special Presentation – Brian Donovan & Kelly’s Hollywood

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 “...
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Aug. 21, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 13 : Jen Jacob of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network

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...
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Aug. 14, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 12 : Talking Translocation with Jenna

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.
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Aug. 7, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 11 : Cally Wesson of Variety The Children’s Charity BC

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...
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July 31, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 10: Walk Run Swim! Physiotherapist Brenda Horton

Mary talks with Physiotherapist Brenda Horton about how she helped Ainsley, and other children with Down syndrome, learn to walk, run, and swim.
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July 24, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 9 : Understanding Occupational Therapy with Hina

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...
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July 17, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 8 : "Let's Talk" with Riley

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 ...
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July 10, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 7 : Baskets Of Love with Danielle Gibbons

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...
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July 3, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 6 : Work Life Balance

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 ...
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June 27, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 5 - Interview With Kelci

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.
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June 19, 2019

T21 Mom - Episode 4: Mom Life And Special Needs

Mary talks about life as a single mother of a special needs child. Mary's experiences as advocate, parent, doctor and therapist make for a lively discussion.
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June 8, 2019

T21 Mom - Episode 3: Run Up For Down Syndrome

Mary chats about the annual Run Up For Down Syndrome event at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, BC, her fundraising efforts, and the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation.
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June 8, 2019

T21 Mom – Episode 2: Receiving the Diagnosis

Mary talks about her experience receiving Ainsley’s Down syndrome diagnosis through pre-natal testing, and her process of acceptance.
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May 28, 2019

T21 Mom - Episode 1

This is it! The very first episode of T21 Mom! Sit back, relax and meet Mary (and Ron).