โ€œReal Faith. Real Family. A Legacy Worth Livingโ€

We are Juan and Jen.

If weโ€™re being honest, we never thought weโ€™d end up here, sharing our story with the world. But here we are. Not because we have it all figured out, but because weโ€™ve learned how to keep showing up even when everything feels upside down.

We believe every family raising a child with unique abilities deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated, not just surviving, but thriving together. Raising Peanut exists to create a community where the extraordinary journey of raising children with Down syndrome and autism is honored through authentic connection, practical encouragement, and joyful representation."

Raising Peanut isnโ€™t about a perfect family. Itโ€™s about fighting for what matters. Especially when itโ€™s messy.

This is our place to share the wins, the breakdowns, the lessons, and the laughs, in case you're out there wondering if youโ€™re the only one just trying to hold it together.

Youโ€™re not alone.


Real Life. Real Stories.

Weโ€™re not experts. We're just a family showing up, even when it's messy and sharing what weโ€™re learning along the way.

Sometimes itโ€™s about parenting. Sometimes marriage. Sometimes faith. Always real.

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s been on our hearts lately:


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