In this episode of 'Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver addresses the topic of sibling relationships within families with children with IDD or a rare diagnosis. Meghan shares practical family activities and one-on-one bonding ideas to help strengthen the bond with your other children by ensuring individual attention. Highlights include personalized family experiences like 'Tuesdays with the Brunettes,' one-on-one trips, and the benefits of shared and separate spaces for siblings. Plus, Meghan's 14-year-old daughter, Nora, joins in for a Q&A, providing insight into her experience and bonding strategies. The episode underscores the importance of balancing family activities and individual attention in a family dynamic that includes a child with special needs.

00:00 Introduction to Rare Meat for Moms

00:13 Strengthening Sibling Bonds

03:24 One-on-One Time with Kids

05:37 Family Vacations

07:27 Q&A with Nora: Life with a Sibling with GAND

25:44 Three Good Things and Conclusion

Essential Safeguards and Hacks for Parents of Children with Rare Diagnoses

In this episode of Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver shares practical tips for keeping children safe at home. Meghan details five key safeguards: (1) a freezer door alarm to prevent food spoilage, (2) a secondary lock on the main entrance to control access, (3) a Ring spotlight camera paired with a Ring chime (4) a super wide adjustable baby gate to create safe play areas, and (5) an interior motion sensor with a plugin pager to alert parents if a child is on the move at night. Alongside the safeguards, Meghan also offers a handy travel hack using FaceTime as a monitor. She concludes with a personal reflection and three positive experiences that have recently uplifted her.

00:00 Welcome to Rare Meat for Moms

01:25 Five Personal Safeguards for Home

01:35 Freezer Door Alarm

03:56 Secondary Lock on Main Entrance

05:26 Ring Spotlight Camera and Chime

07:00 Adjustable Baby Gate and Play Yard

09:01 Motion Sensor with Plugin Pager

14:06 Three Good Things

20:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links:

Freezer Alarm https://amzn.to/4aBCsu9

Door Swing Bar Lock https://amzn.to/4gjS1Ir

Wireless Caregiver Pager Motion Alarm https://amzn.to/40ElmaD

Extra Long Fence Play Yard https://amzn.to/3PULIA4

Ring Spotlight Cam Sensor https://amzn.to/3WETrpH

Ring Chime https://amzn.to/4hBWxTF

Meghan Weaver interviews Bradley Fisher, a dedicated teacher, father, and lifelong Chicagoan, about his experiences in adaptive cycling with his special needs daughter, Lillia. The discussion spans Bradley's journey from early biking adaptations for Lillia, who has GAND, to participating in inclusive bike camping adventures. They explore the process of making biking accessible and enjoyable for children with disabilities, touching on technical modifications, community support, and the emotional and logistical challenges involved. Bradley also shares the growth and achievements of the 'Out Our Front Door' organization, which promotes inclusive bicycle travel, and hints at future adventures. The conversation is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and inspiring insights into overcoming obstacles and fostering a love for biking in children with special needs.

Out our Front Door- Bike Camping for Everyone https://www.oofd.org/adaptivebikecamping.html

KEEN Chicago- https://www.keenchicago.org/

Adventure Cycling Association- https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/fully-supported-tours/idaho-trails-relaxed/

Project Mobility- https://www.projectmobility.org/

eSpecialNeeds- https://www.especialneeds.com/developmental-youth-trike-freewheel.html

Walmart- https://www.walmart.com/browse/sports-outdoors/adult-tricycles/4125_1081404_1230089_7538787?povid=ETS_nup_bike_adultbikes

00:00 Introduction to Bradley Fisher

00:44 Bradley's Journey with Adaptive Biking

01:30 Early Adaptive Biking Experiences

04:18 Modifications and Community Support

05:41 Finding and Transporting Adaptive Bikes

09:37 Transitioning Through Different Bikes

13:53 Learning to Ride Independently

23:31 Inclusive Biking Adventures

30:01 Challenges and Overcoming Hesitations

37:15 Future Plans and Final Thoughts