Episode 2: Who's your Daddy?

Two dads talk about their experience raising a medically complex child.

Rarely Familiar co-hosts Jen, Tram, and Haley delve into the realities of parenthood from a father’s perspective.  Tram and Haley introduce their husbands, fathers to Sadie and Felix, and discuss their personal journeys raising children with rare medical complexities. The show covers recent Father's Day celebrations, the emotional and practical challenges faced by these fathers, their support networks, and their evolving perspectives on fatherhood. Both Tim and Shaun share heartfelt advice for new dads in similar situations, emphasizing the importance of support systems, self-care, and staying curious. Their thoughtful and honest thoughts, offers an honest glimpse into the unique experiences and resilience of parents navigating life with medically complex children.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

⁠Crescent Cove⁠: Respite and Hospice home for kids

⁠Epilepsy Foundation (Parent Support Group Meet ups⁠)

⁠Family Voices (Parent Support Groups⁠)

⁠https://familyvoicesofminnesota.org⁠

⁠https://www.marcopolo.me ⁠App used to help stay connected, we like to think of it as Video e-mail.

Special thanks to:

⁠Eli Brunelle⁠⁠ for Intro and outro Music "New Love"

Todd Piper Hauswirth at ⁠All-Good⁠ for logo and brand identity