An important component to medical appointments is to come away with answers to your questions and to remember what the doctor said. Here are some helpful tips from a mom who has to keep up with 10 doctors for her daughter.
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If your child uses a wheelchair, here are some exercises to help them stay healthy and keep muscles strong.
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A mom shares an amazing glimpse into one of her “neverending” days of balancing a job and parenting her son.
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A diagnosis is not a label, it is an understanding. Here, one parent shares what she has learned and values about knowing her daughter’s diagnosis.
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Life with a child who is nonverbal can be challenging. Here is one mother’s experience with her daughter who wasn’t feeling well.
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There is such excitement when you deliver your new baby. But going home without your child is devastating. Here's how one new mom dealt with this challenge.
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Over the years, as our medical team grew, I came to realize that there are many hero doctors, nurses, therapists, teachers, social workers, and clergy. I want to share a story about our orthopedist and his nurse.
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Sometimes we go out of our way to avoid the truth, but deep down we know that there is something going on with our child. Getting a diagnosis can build momentum for getting help for your child early.
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How to make sure siblings of a child with a disability get their needs met, too.
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A child’s hospital stay is also their parent’s hospital stay. Here is a list of ideas and packing suggestions to make a hospital stay with your child easier.
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