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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 child ready, how to …
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 you can be …
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 “moments” and not worry about...
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 how our kids, even those …
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 to be …
On today's episode, Mary talks about a successful Halloween and an interesting trick or treat experiment involving a potato! Mary also shares how she was pleasantly surprised with Ainsley''s memory of her music therapy teacher. Mary also met Madiso...
Mary heads to San Antonio, Texas for this year's Rockin Moms Retreat. Listen in as Mary chats with other moms, hears their stories, and learns what the Retreat means to them. There's another Haunted Rockin Moms pub crawl that may …
In today's episode Mary shares this year's IEP experience, which went pretty well! She also talks about Ainsley's new EA, how keen he is, and how he wants to make things more inclusive for Ainsley. Plus she has an update …
On today’s episode Mary talks with Patrick Cadigan and Megan Smallwood of the Post Secondary Transition podcast. They discuss the role of a Transition Coordinator, how to involve your child in these decisions, and the complexities of the post seconda...
Mary shares her thoughts on the coming school year and how she is hopefull and optimistic despite all the changes. She also talks about how pleasantly surprised she was, when they all went out for the afternoon and Ainsley walked …
Mary talks to Dorothy Gazzola about the transition from High School to later life adventures. Transitions Timeline
Mary chats about how back to school this year is different.
Mary talks about Ainsley's palette expansion and the challenges they are facing. Also, Ainsley had her first "official" salon visit and how that all went down!
On today's episode, Mary talks about her recent vacation and how it was so successful. Hint - it involves a large water slide. She shares some of the other fun and adapted activities that they did. She also talks about …
Mary talks with returning guest, Christine Wiebe, about homeschooling kids with Down syndrome. Christine believes that anyone can homeschool their child, you just have to have the desire and motivation to do so. They talk about the myth that homesc...
In this episode Mary talks about her grief and some recent challenging times. She shares some of the tips she is using for self-care, including flowers and knitting. She admits she is not a fabulous knitter, but enjoys it anyways. …
Mary talks with Rocking Mom, Stephanie, about Childhood Apraxia of Speech, also known as apraxia. Stephanie shares her journey about her son Odin, who likely has the diagnosis of apraxia of speech and how she has had to fight for …
Mary shares about the end of the school year with Ainsley and some of the challenges this past year has brought, the dance recital, and Challenger baseball. She also talks about the ever increasing gap between Ainsley and her peers, …
The Essential Guide for Down Syndrome Families.Mary chats with rocking dad and author, Steve Friedman, who wrote “The Essential Guide for Down Syndrome Families.” This Guide, as Steve likes to call it, is an excellent resource for all families who …
Mary talks about her success at the Farmers Market selling cookies of course, and why she didn’t get a table next to Starbucks at the "Run Up For Down Syndrome". She also talks about the the Boat for Hope, an …
Mary talks with her friend Katie De Nardi Grant, a travel agent that specializes in creating vacations for families that have a child with special needs. Katie travels a lot with her daughter Sloan, who has Down syndrome and some …
Today is another mini episode and Mary talks about the Run Up For Down Syndrome and her cookie fundraising for the event. She also talks about the Adaptive Dance that Ainsley has been going to since September and some of …
Mary chats with Melissa Hart about her recently released book “Daisy Woodworm Changes the World”, and about growing up with a younger brother who has Down syndrome. Melissa is a strong advocate for highlighting people with Down syndrome in various …
This is a mini-episode of Mary sharing what's been on her mind. She talks about Challenger baseball, Mother's Day, some behaviour issues Ainsley is having at school, and trying to have some success gardening (Dennis is unsure of her success!).