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Friday, March 13, 2026

Episode #28: Johnny Kincaid’s Story (part 2)

Johnny Kincaid is the child actor who plays Baby Jack on the NBC series This Is Us during the 2022 Final Season of the show. Johnny has albinism and nystagmus, and his mother, Marisol, is an advocate for visually impaired children. Marisol uses her Instagram account as a platform to teach others the importance of proper care for those with albinism and general information about different eye conditions.

This episode is the second half of an interview Marisol Kincaid gave on the Water Prairie Chronicles podcast to talk about parenting a child with albinism, Baby Jack on This Is Us, and how Johnny Kincaid got his first acting job on the NBC TV show. In this fun interview, listen in as Marisol and Tonya share their experiences in parenting a child with albinism and nystagmus and compare notes about raising their children. During the second part of the interview, Marisol shares how Johnny got started with acting and some of his experiences while filming.

Contact Marisol: @holdingsunshine on Instagram

More Information on Albinism:
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/oculocutaneous-albinism/

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Episode #27: Parenting a Child with Albinism and Nystagmus (Part 1)

Johnny Kincaid is the child actor who plays Baby Jack on the NBC series This Is Us. Johnny has albinism and nystagmus, and his mother, Marisol, is an advocate for visually impaired children. Marisol uses her Instagram account as a platform to teach others the importance of proper care for those with albinism and general information about different eye conditions.

This is the first half of an interview Marisol Kincaid gave on the podcast to talk about parenting a child with albinism, Baby Jack on This Is Us, and how Johnny Kincaid got his first acting job on the NBC TV show, This Is Us. In this fun interview, listen in as Marisol and Tonya share their experiences in parenting a child with albinism and nystagmus and compare notes about raising their children.

Contact Marisol: @holdingsunshine on Instagram

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More Information on Albinism:
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/oculocutaneous-albinism/

Episode #26: Celebrating 25 Episodes of the Podcast

Show Notes:

Episode #26 marks the midway point in our first season of the Water Prairie Chronicles, and it seemed appropriate to do a little reflecting on what we’ve accomplished so far this season. This episode includes a sample of the interviews we’ve provided for you as a way to let you meet our guests and sample the different topics we’ve covered. It’s been an exciting journey so far, and we can’t wait to see who else we get to introduce to you in the coming months!

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Episode #25: Diversity on the Podcast

Show Notes:

As a way of celebrating the first 25 episodes of the Water Prairie Chronicles podcast, we created this episode as a compilation of all the Speed Rounds from the guests featured in episodes 1 through 24. The podcast may feature guests who represent different types of disabilities and support for those living with disabilities, but we’ve found through the Speed Round portion of our interviews that we’re alike in many ways.

Listen through the responses to the 10 Speed Round questions and see who you can connect with and check out some of the books our guests have read recently from the list below. Tonya is an Amazon Associate and might receive a benefit if you click on the links, and any income received by using these links will go to help support the creation of the Water Prairie Chronicles podcast.

For a list of books mentioned during question 2 of the Speed Round, visit https://waterprairie.com/2022/07/22/episode25/.

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Episode #24: Successful School Breaks for Special Needs Kids

Show Notes:

Do breaks from school cause stress and anxiety for you or your child? In this episode of the Water Prairie Chronicles, Kristin Faith Evans continues her talk with Tonya about some of the techniques she uses to keep peace in the family during breaks from school and even on the weekends. Kristin is the author of the Disability Parenting Blog (formerly the Special Needs Moms Blog), and this part of her interview was inspired by an article she posted on her blog.

See the blog post here: https://disabilityparenting.com/how-to-maintain-structure-for-children-with-disabilities-over-summer-break/

This is the second episode of a 2-part series with Kristin, and we think you’ll enjoy meeting this author, speaker, mother, wife, and mental health specialist! Be sure to check out the first episode at: https://waterprairie.com/2022/07/01/support-for-caregivers-of-special-needs-children/

Kristin would love to hear from you! Connect with her through the Disability Parenting website at disabilityparenting.com and let her know you heard about her blog on the Water Prairie Chronicles!

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Episode #23: Support for Caregivers of Special Needs Children

Show Notes:

Being a caregiver for special needs children is not an easy path, and our mission on the Water Prairie Chronicles is to come alongside disability families and give them support. In today’s episode, Kristin Faith Evans joins Tonya to share her story of being a medical mama and caregiver for special needs children. Kristin talks about how her journey began with her first child and how her parenting path changed after her second child entered the family.

This is the first episode of a 2-part series with Kristin, and we think you’ll enjoy meeting this author, speaker, mother, wife, and mental health specialist!

Kristin would love to hear from you! Connect with her through the Disability Parenting Blog (formerly the Special Needs Moms Blog) at disabilityparenting.com and let her know you heard about her blog on the Water Prairie Chronicles!

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Episode #22: Autistic Friendship

Show Notes:

Autistic Friendship: How to help your autistic child make friends

A popular search topic for autistic adults is, “How to make friends as an autistic person.” Many parents of autistic children want to find out how to help your autistic child make friends. Why is this a difficult topic to find help with?

In this episode of the Water Prairie Chronicles, Tonya talks with Praveen Sriram about the topic of “Autistic Friendship.” Praveen shares how his life was as a child and some of the tips he has found that help him make friends as an autistic adult. He’s found some creative ways to meet others even during the Covid 19 pandemic and has some suggestions for children and parents who are looking for help with how to find friends as an autistic person.

Questions for Praveen can be sent to info@waterprairie.com with “Episode 22″ or “Friendship” in the subject line.

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Episode #21: Swimming Blind

Show Notes:

Have you ever wondered how do blind swimmers know to flip on their turns or how do blind swimmers know when to dive on relays? In this interview with Evan Wilkerson, Tonya learns about his journey of learning to swim as a blind athlete and what his goals are for the future. Evan shares some of the tips he’s learned about training in the pool when you can’t see the lines at the bottom of the pool and talks about what it takes to qualify for the Paralympics.

Questions for Evan can be sent to info@waterprairie.com with “Episode 21” in the subject line.

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Survive The Wild Video Game: http://www.samtupy.com/games/stw/

USA Swimming: https://www.usaswimming.org/

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Episode #20: How Volunteerism Can Change Your World

How can one encounter change your world? Meet Coach John, a volunteer coach for the Miracle League of the Triangle, and hear how one simple conversation changed his life and led to the start of the UB4ME Foundation.

In this episode, Tonya talks with John Davison, a volunteer with the Miracle League of the Triangle for over ten years. John tells what first brought him to the Miracle League and why he continues to volunteer with the organization. He also shares how that experience has led him to form the UB4ME Foundation to support other non-profit organizations as well as encourage more community support for the Miracle League.

If you’re looking for a Miracle League baseball program near you, see the links below for contacts with the National office of the Miracle League, and get connected as a player, coach, or volunteer. It will change your life!

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Contact John:

UB4MEFoundation.com

Miracle League of the Triangle (NC) Contact Information:

Website: Mltriangle.comYouTubeInstagram: @mlofthetriangleTwitter: @mlofthetraiangleFacebook: @MiracleLeagueOfTheTriangle

Find a Miracle League near you: https://www.miracleleague.com/find-a-miracle-league/

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Episode #19: How to Start a Miracle League Baseball Program

Show Notes:

Hear the story about how the Miracle League of the Triangle in North Carolina got started and how you can start a program in your area.

In this episode, Tonya talks with Robin Rose, one of the co-founders of the Miracle League of the Triangle about some of the things he did to help get their program started. During the interview, Robin gives tips for others who might want to start a program.

If you’re looking for a Miracle League baseball program near you, see the links below for contacts with the National office of the Miracle League, and get connected as a player, coach, or volunteer. It will change your life!

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Miracle League of the Triangle (NC) Contact Information:

Website: Mltriangle.com

YouTube

Instagram: @mlofthetriangle

Twitter: @mlofthetraiangle

Facebook: @MiracleLeagueOfTheTriangle

Episode #19 Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

Photos used with permission from Miracle League of the Triangle and Cary Magazine.

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The Miracle League of the Triangle

The Miracle League of the Triangle is a special place for kids with disabilities! This program of baseball for special needs children offers teams for kids from age 5-65 and has teams playing in Cary, Raleigh, and Durham, NC.

Join Tonya as she interviews Benjy Capps, the Executive Director of the Miracle League of the Triangle, and learn more about what Miracle League baseball is all about.

If you’re looking for a Miracle League baseball program near you, see the links below for contacts with the National office of the Miracle League, and get connected as a player, coach, or volunteer. It will change your life!

Connect with Us: https://linktr.ee/waterprairie

Support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waterprairie

Miracle League of the Triangle (NC) Contact Information:

Website: Mltriangle.com

YouTube

Instagram: @mlofthetriangle

Twitter: @mlofthetraiangle

Facebook: @MiracleLeagueOfTheTriangle

Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/