Category archives: Podcast

Mary talks with Nashville based photographer Stephanie Mullowney who specializes in portraits of children with Down syndrome. Stephanie is also a single mother of a 7 year old daughter with Down syndrome. Paper Dolls Photography Website https://paperdollsphotography.com/

Mary talks with Lindsey Strickland, founder of “Worth The Conversation” about sexual abuse in the Down syndrome community. They discuss tips on prevention, how to talk with your kids about it, and recognizing the signs of abuse. Worth The Conversation Wbbsite https://www.worththeconversation.com/

Mary talks with Dr. Brian Skotko, founder of the Down Syndrome Clinic To You (DSC2U). DSC2U is a groundbreaking web portal for information and consultations on Down Syndrome. DSC2U Website https://www.dsc2u.org/

Mary talks with Ella Cullen, author of “Breastfeeding and Down Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide for Mothers and Medical Professionals”, and founder of Julia’s Way a resource group for mother’s of children with Down syndrome who are having difficulty breastfeeding. Joining the discussion are Jill Rabin, a certified lactation consultant and Rachel Murphy, a mother who …

Continue reading “T21Mom – Episode 59 : Breastfeeding with Julia’s Way”

Mary interviews Lauren Costabile. Lauren is the founder of Hearts Of Joy International, an organization that arranges heart surgeries for children with Down syndrome in less developed countries. Hearts Of Joy International Website https://www.heartsofjoyinternational.com/

Mary has a conversation with inspirational 16 year old Reilly Cate who runs a non-profit that delivers gift baskets to families who have adopted children with Down syndrome. The Trium Tribe https://thetriumtribe.com/

Mary welcomes back Behaviour Analyst Katie Rinald for a conversation about toilet training techniques for older kids. Katie can be reached at [email protected] Blackbird Special Education http://blackbirdse.com/

** Special Warning** This program involves a very frank discussion of human biology, puberty, and sexual development. Personal discretion is advised. Mary has a very frank discussion with Andrea Lee of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation about special needs kids and issues around puberty and sexual health. Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about their Bodies, …

Continue reading “T21Mom – Episode 55 : Andrea Lee On Sexual Health & Development”

Ron and Mary talk about her recent fall, breaking her foot, displacing her fibula and badly spraining the other foot. And about the “Mom Community” that came together to help her in a time of need.

Mary talks creativity and much more with dancer, choreographer, T21 Mom, and cancer survivor Starr Muranko.  Raven Spirit Dance – Chapter 21 https://ravenspiritdance.com/project/chapter-21/?fbclid=IwAR3ujOcgcrVcvoCxYQVudehlZh50beUEiVfRVQ5ej97kZL3UyInRkaaBfLw Chapter 21 – The Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W_81p-z9zg Firehall Arts Centre – Chapter 21 Tickets http://firehallartscentre.ca/onstage/chapter-21/?fbclid=IwAR36rvY3wgTl-bK6ix_is2–dub2JyP58YBy-RqN7vdvtkxA2fK6TqPHTGE