From Birth to Resilience: Dexter Schwartz on Raising a Child with Down Syndrome

 In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Dexter Schwartz for an honest conversation about fatherhood, perspective, and raising a child with Down syndrome. Dexter shares the unexpected story of his son Braxlee’s birth and the challenges that followed, including the medical complications and surgeries they’ve had to navigate along the way.He also reflects on what it’s been like learning through those experiences, the realities many families face, and how his perspective has shifted over time. It’s a grounded conversation about resilience, adapting to the unexpected, and the pride and purpose that come with being a parent.