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Join Mary each week as she shares stories of triumph and resilience from families with children with Down syndrome, offer parenting advice, and explore the latest research and resources for families with a loved one with Down syndrome. Hear conversations that will offer support, and inspiration for navigating this journey of caring for a child with Down syndrome.
Be sure to check out the retreat episodes #21 and #86, as these are fan favourites and give a glimpse into being part of a group who understands and gets you.

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Recent Episodes

March 7, 2024

T21Mom - Episode 119 My Diagnosis Story-When I Learned My Baby Would Be Born With Down Syndrome.

Mary shares her personal story of being a single mom by choice and receiving a prenatal diagnosis that her baby would be born with Down Syndrome.  She talks of her intense feelings of grief and sadness upon learning of her b…
Feb. 22, 2024

T21Mom - Episode 118: Toilet Training Your Child With Down Syndrome-With Katie Rinald

Mary chats once again with toileting expert Katie Rinald.  Katie answers some of the most commonly asked question from parents who are toilet training their child with Down syndrome.  Everything from when to start, is your c…
Feb. 15, 2024

T21Mom - Episode 117 : Season Opener-Snowfall, Speech and School and What’s Coming Up

Mary shares about the recent snowfall and how Ainsley actually enjoyed it.  She also talks about what is happening at school, how Ainsley is participating, and her recent gains in speech. And finally, Mary talks about how yo…
Dec. 20, 2023

T21Mom - Episode 116 : The 2023 Christmas Show

Christmas traditions and how Christmas may look different for our children with Down Syndrome.On today’s episode Mary talks with Ron about some of her favourite Christmas traditions, how she has learned to appreciate the “mo…
Dec. 6, 2023

T21Mom - Episode 115 : Fostering Friendships For Your Child With Down Syndrome

On today’s episode, Mary shares the best birthday gift ever!  Putting into Ainsley’s IEP “fostering friendships” turned into a heartwarming birthday card and a beautiful note by Ainsley’s EA for her birthday.  She talks to h…
Nov. 29, 2023

T21Mom - Episode 114 - Celebrating Babies With Down Syndrome With a Jack’s Basket

On today's episode, Mary talks with Carissa Carroll, founder of Jack's Basket.  When her son Jack was born with Down syndrome, no one congratulated them and the delivery of his diagnosis by the health care provider left much…