A Truthful and Tender Father's Day Podcast With Ocean's Dad

Mindfully Parenting Atypical Kids Podcast

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A Truthful and Tender Father's Day Podcast With Ocean's Dad

Kate Lynch

Jun 14, 2024

As we approach Father's Day, I had the privilege of recording a special podcast episode with my husband, John Andrejack. This is a message of hope!

John is not just the father of our amazing atypical child, Ocean, but also an educator and a Parkinson's Disease advocate. This episode delves into parenting, coping with chronic illness, and the beauty of seeing our children thrive despite obstacles.

00:29 Meet John Andrejack: Educator and Parkinson's Advocate

01:15 John's Journey with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease

02:23 Parenting Challenges and Philosophies

05:10 Memorable Parenting Moments

06:13 A Walk on Water: Surf Therapy for Ocean

10:35 Parenting Mistakes and Lessons Learned

13:52 Core Values and Reflections on Fatherhood

18:08 Final Thoughts and Father's Day Wishes

Discussion about this podcast

Mindfully Parenting Atypical Kids Podcast

As parents of atypical kids, we are going to continue to lead challenging lives. Despite overwhelm, isolation and uncertainty, we can cultivate joyful moments, which will help us feel more connected, kind and present with our kids. Together, we can turn the tide of modern parenting towards a more inclusive, compassionate and collaborative approach.

Kate Lynch (she/her): parent to an amazing atypical kid, inclusive yoga teacher, mindful parenting mentor and author. She teaches calming tools to parents of intense kids.

https://www.healthyhappyyoga.com/

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