Sofia Sanchez helped us celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st and today her Mom Jennifer Varanini Sanchez is here to chat with us! This mother of four opens up about the Down syndrome diagnosis of her youngest son Joaquin at 3-months-old that led her on a pursuit to learning more. Listen to how a charitable donation in honor of a family member's memory led this mama on a path to completing her family through international adoption. We chat about celebrating each child’s individual gifts, fostering independence, inclusion and diversity on a blockbuster film set, and so much more! Friends, you’re not going to want to miss this episode!
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210. Champions On & Off Screen: Madison Tevlin & Matthew Von Der Ahe
209. End of School Year Reflections
208. Growing Through Uncomfortable Conversations (w/Ashley - TLFP Producer & Self-Advocate)
207. ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Star: Noah Matthews Matofsky
206. Nurturing Meaningful Connections With Our Kids
205. Healthcare Equity in the Down Syndrome Community w/Dr. Spinazzi & Dr. Skotko
204. Self-Advocates On Capitol Hill w/Kayla McKeon, Matthew Schwab, & Charlotte Woodward
203. Beyond Checking A Box
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200. It's our 5 year anniversary!
199. What We Wish We Knew, Had, & Told Ourselves In The First Years…
198. The Best We Can: An Unscripted Conversation on Inclusion In Our Schools
197. Exposing The Roots (Racism, Ableism, Microagressions, + More)
196. Couples Q & A! (ft. our husbands)
195. Connecting with the Black Down Syndrome Association (ft. Kelli Caughman & Crystal Lotterberry)
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