Parenting Children with Limb Differences

Parenting Children with Limb Differences

Ali Barnum and Kari Treat

Episodes 46
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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28%
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About This Podcast

Our primary reason for Parenting Children with Limb Differences (PCWLD) is to CONNECT with parents - especially moms - who have children with a limb difference. We hope that you can find some comfort, validation, empathy and community here. This podcast will include interviews with other parents of children with limb differences, discussions with specialists, life experiences shared by adults with limb differences, conversations around education and advocacy, and more.

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S3E10 Shriner's Children's Hospital of Chicago, Part 2: The Hidden Role of Psychology and Recreation in Boosting Confidence for Kids with Limb Differences

Apr 20, 2026 42m

Most families don’t realize how powerful psychological and recreational therapy can be in transforming a child’s confidence and resilience after limb loss. In this episode, we welcome two dedicated…

S3E9 Shriner's Children's Hospital of Chicago - Part 1: Your Child is a Complete Child - with Dr. Jeffrey Ackman and India Jacobson

Mar 30, 2026 44m

Sometimes children with limb differences are underestimated — but at Shriners Children's Hospital, dedicated teams are transforming lives through pioneering orthopedic care, prosthetics, and…

S3E9 Strengthening the Limb Difference Community: 2025 Highlights & 2026 Vision

Dec 22, 2025 29m Bonus

In this special holiday episode of Parenting Children with Limb Differences, Kari and Ali wrap up an unforgettable 2025 and share a sneak peek of what’s coming in 2026. They kick things off with a…

S3E8 Embodied Advocacy: Parenting, Rights, and Resilience with Aisha Bell Robinson

Dec 08, 2025 55m

In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Aisha Bell Robinson—a dance movement therapist, counselor, artist, and parent whose work beautifully weaves embodiment, inclusion, and systemic change. Her…

MimiTENS and Some of the Parts: with Anna-Maria Mountfort

Nov 24, 2025 52m

In this episode, Kari and Ali chat with Anna-Maria Mountfort, creator of MimiTENs and Some of the Parts. MimiTENs is a mittens company that was originally created for children and adults who needed…

S3E6 Born Just Right: An Origin Story with Jen Reeves

Nov 10, 2025 56m

In this episode, Kari and Ali chat with Jen Reeves, author of Born Just Right, and fierce advocate for her daughter Jordan Reeves. Jen shares about the challenges of early motherhood given the very…

S3E5 What You're Not Changing, You're Choosing: with Luis Schwab

Oct 20, 2025 31m

In this episode, Ali and Kari are joined by Luis Schwab of Island Lake, IL. Luis brings a new perspective to our podcast in this episode where he talks with us about his identity development related…

S3E4 Identity, Art, and the Power of Community: with David Harrell

Oct 06, 2025 46m

Kari and Ali are joined by David Harrell, actor, author, Camp No Limits leader, and an all around amazing human with an upper limb difference. David takes us all on a journey of finding his identity,…

S3E3 Mastering the Potty a Little Limb Different

Sep 29, 2025 21m

Join Kari and Ali as they dive into the real-world rollercoaster of potty training. From surprise puddles to breakthrough “I did it!” moments, they share adaptive tools, emotional highs and lows, and…

S3E2 EazyHold: Increasing Accessibility to Activities with Tool that Changes Lives

Sep 22, 2025 48m

In this powerful episode, we spotlight EazyHold—a simple yet revolutionary adaptive tool that’s transforming lives by increasing accessibility to everyday activities. From holding utensils to…

S3E1 Season 3 Kickoff - Return of the Dads

Sep 08, 2025 37m

Join us for Season 3’s kickoff as we bring our husbands, Sean and Brian, back into the hot seat where we'll dive into the day-to-day of parenting children with limb differences. They share how they…

S2E18 Season 2 Wrap Up & an Exciting Announcement

Apr 28, 2025 5m

Thank you to everyone who has listened to the Parenting Children with Limb Differences podcast the last two seasons! We are so grateful to see this community growing and to be a platform where we can…

S2E17 Serendipitous Encounters and an Epic Journey - with Carrie Davis

Apr 24, 2025 45m

In the final guest episode of season two, Carrie Davis, VP of Employee and Patient Experience with Hanger Clinic, boldly shares her journey from childhood to adulthood growing up with one hand. She…

S2E17 Finding Purpose and Meaning after Limb Loss as an Adult with Maggie Baumer

Apr 21, 2025 38m

In this episode, Maggie Baumer, Leader of Enterprise Patient Advocacy with Hanger Clinic, takes us through her experience as an adult with losing her arm below the elbow after a scary and painful…

Collaborate, Support & Adapt Together - with Moxie Adaptive

Apr 14, 2025 50m

This episode features Moxie Adaptive, an organization focused on creating spaces to connect and empower those with limb differences. We had the pleasure of speaking with two of the founders, Lisa…

S2E17 Mission Inclusion: Disability Connects Us All - with Megan Craft

Apr 07, 2025 39m

In this episode, we meet with Megan Craft, Speech Language Pathologist and creator of the children's disability book series: Mission Inclusion. Megan shares what inspired her to write this book…

S2E13 Inclusion & Accessibility No Matter How You Show Up: With Alexandra Redshaw

Mar 31, 2025 53m

In this episode, Alexandra (Allie) Redshaw shares her experience of living her life to the fullest, despite losing her hand in a kitchen accident while pregnant with her second child. Allie takes us…

Let No One Sit on the Sidelines: Cindy Housner & GLASA

Mar 24, 2025 28m

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->In this episode, we welcome Cindy Housner, Founder of Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) into the studio.…

Let's Talk Paraswimming with Coach Kari

Mar 17, 2025 42m

In this episode, Kari shares her experiences and insights as she explores the world of paraswimming. From learning about athlete classification to incorporating athletes with disabilities into…

Redefining Possibility: A Conversation with Arm Dynamics

Mar 10, 2025 57m

In this episode, we delve into the world of upper limb prosthetics with Mac Lang and Jamison Carroll from Arm Dynamics. We explore their unique approach to patient care, focusing on maximizing…

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Parenting Children with Limb Differences has published 46 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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