Join Erin and me today as we interview Mardra and Marcus Sikora about what happens when our kids with disabilities grow up. Marcus is an author, and he is also an adult with Down syndrome. Mardra, his mom, is also an author and has helped Marcus achieve his dreams. Marcus shares his book with us, and Mardra has some tips for us parents of younger kids.
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Photo by Jensen Sutta, provided by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, used with permission.
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Our freebie this time comes directly from Mardra! Five quick tips from a parent of an adult with a disability to parents of a child with a disability.
Yes, send me: 5 Tips for Special Needs Parents
From the show:
Marcus tells us all about his book, Black Day: The Monster Rock Band. (I highly recommend you check it out!)
Mardra and Marcus talk about their relationship now that Marcus is an adult, the things they enjoy doing together. They also discuss Marcus’ desire to become more independent, and Marcus added, he is a ready to have a girlfriend and live on his own.
Mardra shared how much her son’s artistic inclination is more a reflection of their family, and not a stereotype of Down syndrome.
We asked Mardra to give us some advice as parents of younger kids with disabilities. Mardra shared that so much of her worries were unfounded, and that more than worrying we should focus on planning. She also had some more things to share, which is why we asked her to create a resource for us, and she gracioulsy agreed to create the 5 Tips for Special Needs Parents
You can also check out Mardra’s book: The Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome: Advice, Information, Inspiration, and Support for Raising Your Child from Diagnosis through Adulthood.
You can also find Marcus and Mardra on their Facebook page: Grown Ups and Downs
Don’t forget your freebie, the tips from Mardra are great for those of us who have younger kids!
Yes, send me the 5 Tips for Special Needs Parents
And for those of you who prefer to watch the video, here it is:
Special Needs Parents, Are You Surviving?
I created a guide with 13 practical ways to help you find peace in the midst of chaos, opt in to make sure you get a copy of this freebie!
