The holidays can be magical-and complicated-especially when you're parenting a child with Down syndrome. In this heartfelt and lightly funny episode of the T21Mom podcast, Mary is joined once again by fan-favourite guest Ron (and his Dollar Store bells!) for the annual Christmas show.

This episode explores what Christmas with a child with Down syndrome and the dual diagnosis of autism, really looks like-from changing traditions and Advent cookie calendars to headless gingerbread men and quiet Christmas mornings. Mary shares an honest look at special needs parenting during the holidays, including the joy, the grief that can quietly creep in, and how both can exist at the same time.

You'll hear conversations about:

• Navigating holidays while raising a child with disabilities
• Finding joy when traditions change
• Quiet Christmas mornings and realistic gift-giving
• Community, connection, and supporting other special needs moms

This episode is for anyone looking for an honest Down syndrome parenting podcast, a reminder that they're not alone, and encouragement that it's okay when your holiday season looks a little different.

So grab a cookie (or three) pour yourself something festive, and join Mary & Ron for a Christmas conversation that will make you laugh, reflect and find meaning an a beautifully imperfect Christmas.

It's the annual Rockin' Mom Retreat episode that was held at the beautiful resort called the Callaway Resort and Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Mary shares the challenges of going away for a few days-from lunches, to Pro D days and early dismissal and how much it means to her to get away. From guided hikes, to a murder mystery (so much fun) to golf carts, beach parties, a cottage pub crawl, pajama parties to emotional guest speakers (hint, Ruby's Rainbow), it was a fun filled and emotional retreat. The Haunted Rockin' Moms had their own Murder Mystery in 80's style and Mary chats with lots of Rockin' Moms about what the retreat means to them. Listen to hear from amazing women from all walks of life who are on a similar path of raising a child with Down syndrome and what it means to find a tribe and a community that supports you.

In this episode, Mary shares memories from a magical summer adventure in Prague, Czech Republic with Ainsley and Dennis. From wandering cobblestone streets to surviving the metro with a stroller, the magical scenery, the wild water slides and meeting up with an old university friend, this trip was one for the books!

Join us as we chat about:

Old Town magic-astronomical clocks, the Powder Tower, the John Lennon Wall and why Prague looks like a fairytale you accidentally stepped into

The Beer and Beer Spa-nothing beats a cold beer on a summer day or bathing in it!

Getting around-metros, trams and a little confidence

Our top family moments-including what Ainsley loved most (it was a "wild" ride!)

Whether you're planning your own European getaway or just listening with a cup of coffee in hand, this episode is warm, funny and honest peek into our summer abroad and travelling with our rockin kiddo and a family that loves to explore!