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 health challenging times.

The Peirson Center For Children https://www.peirsoncenter.com/

http://Systematic review and meta-analysis shows a specific micronutrient profile in people with Down Syndrome: Lower blood calcium, selenium and zinc, higher red blood cell copper and zinc, and higher salivary calcium and sodium

http://Zn2+ Inhibits Coronavirus and Arterivirus RNA Polymerase Activity In Vitro and Zinc Ionophores Block the Replication of These Viruses in Cell Culture

Vitamin D for prevention of respiratory tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3543548/

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 https://johnscrazysocks.com/
John Cronin on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQzvQju2SQiW9rIf5JNsVQ/playlists

Mary talks with Reading Therapist Eleanor Stewart from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation about helping special needs kiddos learn to read.

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation Videos

Reading Rockets

DSRF Video Playlist on YouTube

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation Web Page

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 https://www.imdsa.org/

Mary talks with Dr Susan Fawcett of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation about the challenges of a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism.

Putting The Pieces Together https://www.dsrf.org/blog/putting-the-pieces-together–the-down-syndrome-autism-connection

The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation https://www.dsrf.org/

Email Dr. Susan Fawcett : susan@dsrf.org

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 https://blackbirdse.com/katie-rinald-bcba

Chummie Bedwetting Alarm https://chummiebedwettingalarm.com/

Ikea Chlldren’s Potty https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/lilla-childrens-potty-green-30193163/

Toilet Training Videos – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP60MoDRPdM

Mary talks with Sinead Quinn, a wellness coach who specializes in self-care of Special Needs Moms.

Grateful Wellness https://grateful-wellness.com/

Grateful Wellness For Special Needs Moms Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/gwspecialneedsmoms/

“We Call B.S.” Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-call-b-s/id1481416740

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.

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.

https://www.smileband.ca/ The Smile Band Website