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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day | with Julie Schaus

This week, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Julie Schaus—a powerhouse mom of three and a fierce advocate for Down Syndrome awareness. 💪✨

She takes us through the raw and real emotions of receiving her daughter Shea’s diagnosis, how she navigated the unknown, educated herself, and ultimately found empowerment in advocacy.

We tackle the big questions—the misconceptions, the fears, and the overwhelming flood of opinions that come with parenting a child with Down Syndrome. Julie’s insight is invaluable, whether you're a parent, an ally, or just here to learn.

And of course, we…

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