In this week’s episode we are joined by Danielle McKinney and Liv Meriano from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation to talk about educational tools and strategies parents can use at home and implemen...
July 29, 2021
In this week’s episode Lori and Stephen visit with Jake Pratt, who with a little support, advocacy and inclusion is living his dreams and changing the narrative.
Jake’s UPS Commercial: https://youtu.b...
July 22, 2021
In this week’s episode Lori and Stephen discuss the sometimes difficult action of letting Summer just be Summer.
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/62-summer-ad...
July 15, 2021
In this week’s episode we speak to Lauren Costabile, the founder of Hearts of Joy International, an organization that provides life-saving heart surgery for individuals with Down syndrome all around t...
June 24, 2021
Today we interview Máire, Heidi and Liz about their ‘Downright Discrimination’ legal campaign which fights to change the law of the land and create equality for people with disabilities. Presently, in...
June 17, 2021
Today we have a ‘Community Conversation’ with advocate Mary Cole discussing her inspiring experience with inclusion. Mary lives in Cambridge, England and has a 14 year old son with Down syndrome name...
June 10, 2021
In this week’s episode Dr. Brian Skotko shares the most up to date information surrounding the effects of COVID-19 on individuals with Down syndrome. We discuss the importance, safety and science of t...
June 4, 2021
In this week’s episode we revisit one of our earlier conversations. We had the honor of talking to Chris Nikic and his parents, Nik and Patty last summer. In November Chris became the first person wit...
May 28, 2021
This week we talk to Julia Toronczak about her experiences and the lessons she’s learned by growing up with her twin brother Michael, who has Down syndrome. We focus on inclusion and equity in our com...
May 20, 2021
Executive Director of ‘Bridgerton’, Julia Anne Robinson, joins us to discuss a film she directed in 2007 called ‘Coming Down The Mountain’ and starring Tommy Jessop and Nicholas Hoult. We breakdown th...
May 13, 2021
Happy Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 9, 2021 is Mother’s Day for our Canadian, Australian & American listeners. Mothering Sunday in the UK was back in March and in Mexico, Mothers are celebrated every...
May 6, 2021
In this episode, Physical Therapist, Natalie Spiteri shares her personal journey through infertility, the impact of a diagnosis of Down syndrome and the yearning for the life she imagined beyond what ...
April 29, 2021
This week we are joined by actress Megyn Price to discuss inclusion, the importance of encouraging others to express their uniqueness and how her Uncle, who had Down syndrome, affected her family in a...
April 22, 2021
This year Liam turned 11 and in this episode we reflect where we started, what we've learned and where we are. Let's celebrate... always celebrate.
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wo...
April 16, 2021
Another beautiful conversation with Zen Buddhist Priest Karen Maezen Miller. We all have fears. What if we could see what is at the root of these fears, acknowledge and deconstruct them and then conti...
April 8, 2021
An enlightening conversation with Dr. Mona Patel Gera to answer the questions parents of children with Down syndrome often have.
Health Supervision Guidelines: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/...
March 25, 2021
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day and we discuss our personal journey to find our celebration and what it means to us.
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2021/03/16/48...
March 18, 2021
As parents, we all find ourselves dealing with confusing emotions and challenges from time to time. In this conversation, Zen Buddhist Priest Karen Maezen Miller, gives us some guidance to help us dea...
March 11, 2021
Our conversation with Executive Producer and Director of ‘Bridgerton’, Julie Anne Robinson about the film ‘Coming Down The Mountain’ and the importance of inclusion in media.
‘Coming Down The Mountain...
March 4, 2021
Speech Pathologist, Kerri Wake, joins us to talk about communication, supportive tools parents can provide their children and the pathways to receiving speech therapy in the school setting.
The McRory...
February 25, 2021
Stephen and Lori discuss the process of acceptance, the importance of communication and how to take time for yourself. Originally set for release a year ago, this episode celebrates Liam's 10th birthd...
February 18, 2021
Occupational Therapist, Erin Stanford from McRory Pediatrics, visits us again for Part 2 of our OT discussion. This week we concentrate on behavior and what information parents should have to provide ...
February 11, 2021
Occupational Therapist at McRory Pediatrics, Erin Stanford, visits us to discuss at home and at school OT and helps us more clearly define the overlap of this therapy with Physical Therapy, Speech and...
February 4, 2021
Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Services at McRoryPediatrics, Kyle Davis, visits us to discuss behavioral issues at home and at school. He also answers questions about when, how and why behaviors ne...
January 28, 2021
Nikki McRory is the founder of McRory Pediatrics and in this episode Nikki gives us an insightful look at the different therapies that can help support your child in reaching their potential.
The McRo...
January 21, 2021
