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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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Oct. 16, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 22 : All About Us

In the last episode of Season 1 Mary and Ron talk about how it all started. From our favourite episodes, where the show might go in Season 2, what we're doing on the hiatus, and some possible forays into other …

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Oct. 9, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 21 : The Rockin Mom Retreat

Mary and Ron talk about her recent trip to Nashville for the Rockin Mom Retreat. Mary talks to a number of of the Retreat guests about where they're from and what they do for self-care. Head on over to the …

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Oct. 2, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 20 : Dr. Karen Bopp – The Dual Diagnosis - Down Synd…

Mary talks with Dr. Karen Bopp about a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism, something previously thought impossible. They also talk about therapies, diagnosis methods, and support networks. Links mentioned in the show: BRITISH COLUMBIA LOCAL I...

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Sept. 25, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 19 : Building Your Tribe

Mary and Ron discuss the need to build a group of friends and family for emotional support.

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Sept. 18, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 18 : Surviving the IEP - Individualized Education Pl…

Mary talks about her experiences with creating an Individualized Education Plan for Ainsley and the struggle of getting the school to play a positive role in the process. Link to the One Pager

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Sept. 11, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 17 : Katie Rinald – Potty Training

Mary talks with Katie Rinald of Blackbird Special Education about her approach to intensive potty training. Blackbird Special Education http://blackbirdse.com/ Katie@blackbirdse.com Chummie Alarms https://chummiebedwettingalarm.com/

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Sept. 4, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 16 : Jen Ghioda - Early Intervention Support Worker

Mary talks with Jen Ghioda, an Early Intervention Support Worker, about her role in finding and securing resources for families of children with DS.

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Aug. 28, 2019

T21MOM - EPISODE 15 : Susan Fawcett Director of Therapy, Behaviour, a…

Mary talks at length with Susan about 10 strategies for dealing with behavior challenges, including the dreaded “drop and flop”. Down Syndrome Resource Foundation https://www.dsrf.org/ 10 Positive Behavior Support Strategies 1) Down syndrome-specific...

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Aug. 23, 2019

T21Mom Special Presentation – Brian Donovan & Kelly’s Hollywood

Actor, Producer, Director, DS Advocate, and Motivational Speaker Brian Donovan has an in depth conversation with Mary and Ron about his sister Kelly. The conversation roams from Brian & Kelly’s inseparable relationship that he documents in the film “...

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Aug. 21, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 13 : Jen Jacob of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network

Mary talks with Jen Jacob, Founder of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, about their work with health care professionals so they better understand Down syndrome, and issues such as the impact of delivering the diagnosis. They also talk about the …

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Aug. 14, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 12 : Talking Translocation with Jenna

Mary talks with Jenna about a form of Down syndrome called Translocation that can be inherited under certain circumstances. It’s a fascinating and easy to understand look at the genetics of Down syndrome.

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Aug. 7, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 11 : Cally Wesson of Variety The Children’s Charity …

Mary has a wide ranging discussion with Cally Wesson, CEO of British Columbia’s chapter of Variety The Children’s Charity. Cally explains the history of Variety, services that they provide, volunteers, and events they put on, including the annual Sho...

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July 31, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 10: Walk Run Swim! Physiotherapist Brenda Horton

Mary talks with Physiotherapist Brenda Horton about how she helped Ainsley, and other children with Down syndrome, learn to walk, run, and swim.

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July 24, 2019

T21Mom – Episode 9 : Understanding Occupational Therapy with Hina

T21Mom – Episode 9 : Hina, the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation’s Occupational Therapist joins us for a conversation about how children with Down syndrome can learn to understand and control their body’s feelings and movements, and why the term “Occ...

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July 17, 2019

T21Mom - Episode 8 : "Let's Talk" with Riley

The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation's Speech Pathologist, Riley, joins Mary for an in depth and wide ranging look at the work required to help kids with Down syndrome learn to communicate. Here are some of the links mentioned on the …

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