The dads deserve a village too.In this Father’s Day mini episode, Madeline talks with Lizzy of Wonders of Wally about her poem, The Forgotten Father, and the quiet, crushing ways dads are often expected to carry everything without being seen.A huge thank you to our sponsor for this summer season, Real Food Blends! Real Food Blends are the only 100% real food meals that are ready-to-feed for people with feeding tubes. Offering 8 different meals and 1 snack for adults &amp; kids, it&#39;s the closest thing to homemade blenderized tube feeding. Learn more at realfoodblends.com!Links:Listen to <a href="https://therarelife.org/show-notes/ep-146-the-dad-perspective-w-derek-dizney-zach-schneider-juston-cheney">Ep 146: The Dad Perspective.</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfngJAzL1UjQ9FOKHwpLSNzj3nBXIKLZXYSbCYounjfqLxD5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link">Fill out our contact form</a> to join upcoming discussion groups!<a href="https://the-rare-life.ck.page/07651b55d9">Join The Rare Life newsletter</a> and never miss an update!Follow Lizzy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wonders_of_wally/">@wonders_of_wally</a>!Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_rare_life/">@the_rare_life</a>!<a href="https://therarelife.org/donate">Donate to the podcast</a> or <a href="https://therarelife.org/contact">Contact me</a> about sponsoring an episode.

Traveling with Disabled Kids Tips and Tricks (Summer Mini #3)

This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. 

Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting.

Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface for a family living with disabilities.