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Dec. 17, 2020

T21Mom : The 2020 Christmas Show

Mary and Ron chat about a much smaller Christmas 2020 and what it might look like. A Hand For Mrs. Claus - Idina Menzel feat. Ariana Grande Group Hug Apparel - Andrew Banar

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Sept. 30, 2020

T21Mom – Episode 45 : Season 2 Finale

Mary and Ron talk about what happened in the podcast’s second season including guests, highlights, working from separate locations, and a look forward to Season 3.

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Aug. 12, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 44 : Dr. Susan Fawcett on Mental Health

Doctor Susan Fawcett of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation returns and talks to Mary about the current pandemic situation and the importance of mental health in our kiddos. Down Syndrome Resource Foundation susan@dsrf.org Zones Of Regulation Websi...

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July 10, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 43 : Kim Storey On A Dual Diagnosis And Cooking With…

Mary talks with Kim Storey, mother of 13 year old Kitty, about a dual diagnosis and their YouTube Channel "Cooking With Kitty". "Cooking With Kitty" YouTube Channel

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June 24, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 42 : Mary's Covid Chronicles Continued

Mary and Ron talk about Mary's recent experience with Ainsley's daycare sending her home to isolate because they detected a rise in temperature, and a cough.

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June 12, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 41: Maria Dellapina - Specs4Us

Mary talks vision care with Maria Dellapina of Specs4us. Specs4Us College of Optometrists In Vision Development

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May 30, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 40 : Mary's Covid Experience

Mary talks with Ron about her recent experiences after contracting the Covid 19 Virus.

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May 14, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 39 : Teresa Unnserstal - Author of "A New Course, A …

Mary talks with Teresa Unnserstall about her book and journey as a mom of a child with a dual diagnosis. teresaunnerstall.com

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May 6, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 38 : Lisa Thomas on Daughter Sarah's Leukemia Treatm…

Mary talks with her friend, Lisa about leaving Alaska for Portland, Oregon to get treatment for her daughter Sarah's Leukemia. Instagram supersarahk Facebook: Story Of Sarah Be The Match (United States) Canadian Blood Services

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April 30, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 37 : A Conversation With Dennis

Mary talks with her boyfriend, Dennis, about his perspectives on Mary and Ainsley.

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April 22, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 36 : Coping With Everything - A Personal Look

Mary and Ron talk about the overwhelming personal load on a special needs parent during the current state of affairs.

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April 17, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 35 : Educational Assistants with Roni Webster

Mary talks with her daughter Ainsley's Educational Assistant, Roni Webster about the role and function of an EA. This Is Ella by Krista Ewert We'll Paint The Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

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April 8, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 34 - Open Heart Surgery with Frank Bath

Mary talks with her friend Frank Bath about his daughter Ellie's open heart surgery. It's a poignant look at the process, and the toll of major surgery on children and their parents.

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April 5, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 33: Schooling At Home with Christine Kasper Wiebe

Mary talks with home schooling advocate and practitioner Christine Kasper Wiebe about tips and insights for parents who now face the prospect of educating their children at home. Welcome To Mrs. Brown's House

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March 26, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 32: Dr. Erica Peirson on DS Kids and Covid 19

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 …

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March 19, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 31:John's Crazy Socks

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 John's Crazy Socks on YouTube

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March 11, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 30: Reading With Eleanor Stewart

Mary talks with Reading Therapist Eleanor Stewart from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation about helping special needs kiddos learn to read. Reading Rockets Down Syndrome Resource Foundation Videos DSRF Video Playlist on YouTube Down Syndrome Resou...

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March 4, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 29 : Sharon Perry - The Rockin Ties That Bind

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.

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Feb. 26, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 28 : Kristy Fuller - Mosaic Down Syndrome

Mary talks with Kristy Fuller about her son, Karver who has mosaic Down syndrome. International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association

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Feb. 19, 2020

T21Mom – Episode 27 : Dr Susan Fawcett – More on the Dual Diagnosis

Mary talks with Dr Susan Fawcett of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation about the challenges of a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. Article : Putting The Pieces Together - The Down Syndrome Autism Connection https://www.dsrf.org/ Email - ...

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Feb. 12, 2020

T21Mom - Episode 26 : Katie Rinald Returns for More On Potty Training

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 Chummie Bedwetting Alarm Ikea - Lilla Children's Potty Toilet T...

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Feb. 6, 2020

Episode 25 - Self Care with Sinead Quinn

Mary talks with Sinead Quinn, a wellness coach who specializes in the care of Special Needs Moms. Grateful Wellness Website Grateful Wellness For Special Needs Moms Facebook Page Link to "We Call B.S." Podcast

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Jan. 29, 2020

Episode 24 - Special Needs Parents & Burnout

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. The Headspace App The Calm App

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Dec. 12, 2019

The Christmas Show

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. The Sm:)e Band Website …

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