{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#039: The Joys & Challenges of Raising a Child With Down Syndrome","description":"Jamie Karlovits is a stay at home mom to 3 kids plus a furry one. Her daughter Emily has Down Syndrome which has added the title of Special Needs Mom to her credentials. She shares her busy and crazy life with her husband Doug. Jamie has a blog called Mindful in the Muddle where she creates awareness, connection, encouragement and joy along with a little humor. Prior to being a stay at home mom, Jamie was an event planner for corporations and associations. She received her bachelor degree in Communications from John Carroll University. Intro and 5-Star Review [02:00]    Introduction to Jamie (about herself, family life, history) [09:00]    Emily\u2019s birth, unexpected diagnosis, feelings surrounding her birth, initial resources offered [22:40]    Emily\u2019s strengths and challenges, the obstacles she\u2019s overcome [30:14]    Things Jamie does to support Emily and help her learn and grow [34:39]   Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code\/ links below) [36:52]   Outside resources available to families with children w\/ Down Syndrome (books, websites, Facebook groups, Instagram pages)  [43:45]   Common misconceptions surrounding Down Syndrome, terms\/language that are offensive, common stereotypes [52:20]    How Jamie implements self-care even during trying times [56:20]    Advice for moms of children newly diagnosed with special needs, \u201cThe Lucky Few\u201d [1:01:19]   How to find\/connect with Jamie   Books mentioned: Bloom by Kelle Hampton Road Map to Holland by Jennifer Graf Groneberg Expecting Adam by Martha Beck   Links:  National Down Syndrome Syndrome Society www.ndss.org Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network www.DSdiagnosisnetwork.org Down Syndrome Center of Pittsburgh www.dsapgh.org   Jamie\u2019s Instagram:  www.instagram.com\/mindfulinthemuddle Jamie\u2019s Facebook page: www.facebook.com\/mindfulinthemuddle Jamie\u2019s website: www.jamiekarlovits.com   Amazon Link:  Click HERE to use our affiliate link to make purchases Perfect Supplements: www.perfectsupplements.com\/kim  (Enter coupon code KIM10 at checkout for 10% off all products.)   Podcast website: www.awholenewyoupodcast.com Kim\u2019s website: www.kimmaravich.com Laurie\u2019s website: www.simplyempoweredllc.com Join our Facebook group: A Whole New You Podcast Community Follow us on Instagram: @A Whole New You Podcast Email us: contact@awholenewyoupodcast.com Subscribe to our show in iTunes and PLEASE leave us a review! ","author_name":"A Whole New You ","author_url":"https:\/\/www.kimmaravich.com\/awholenewyoupodcast\/","html":"