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Once Upon A Gene

Effie Parks•effieparks.com
Society & Culture
Personal Journals
Kids & Family
Parenting
As a new parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, I was lost. There was no guide. There was no rulebook. This was not what I had imagined. As I navigated my way through this new reality, I realized something that should have been simple, but was not. A truth that had always been there, but that I had lost sight of for a time - I am not alone. And neither are you. These are the stories of my family, and of families like ours. These are the stories of how we have persevered, cried, bonded, and grown. These are the stories of children who have been told that they cannot, and that have proved the world wrong.
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The Fathers Network

ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 009 The Washington State Fathers Network Along my own journey, I've felt passionate about capturing the perspective of fathers, grandfathers and other male caregivers. As moms, we may have an easier time connecting with other moms at therapy, school and on social media. My husband, a father with a child with complex needs has had a different experience than I have. I want to ensure we're both taking care of ourselves individually. I'm constantly reading Facebook posts ...

Dec 19, 2019•45 min•Ep. 9

Heartism

ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 008 Heartism of the Bitterroot My guest today is a pillar in her community, starting an inclusive community center called Heartism Community Center, offering kids of any ability free cooking classes, art classes, yoga classes and more. Jessica Fitzpatrick is the Founder and Director of Heartism Community Center and Bitterroot Arts for Autism, a Seattle non-profit serving special needs children and families. Her background is Therapeutics in Recreation and Psychology wi...

Dec 12, 2019•49 min•Ep. 8

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Oct 28, 2019•14 min•Ep. 2
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