It can be hard for a child with disabilities to make friends. Here are some ways we learned to break down some of the barriers for our child who is nonverbal.
Categories: Family Support
Each child with special health care needs will have their own unique care team that is specific to all their needs. Here's a simple explanation of who should be a part of your care team.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
The word "hospice" comes with a lot of negative images. This stigma is very unfortunate. For the families that need hospice, it can be an amazing service.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Having a good marriage takes work. Having a healthy marriage and a child with special health care needs takes even more work. Here's how my husband and I manage to keep our marriage strong.
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For a child with complex medical needs, getting and keeping them warm can be a struggle. Here are some ideas that might help.
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Caring for a medically complex child is all-consuming. It can take a toll on a relationship. Here's how my husband and I kept our marriage strong.
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Feeding tubes can make all the difference to a child with sucking and swallowing problems. Learn about them during Feeding Tube Awareness Week.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
One mom's ideas for planning a successful party for kids with special health care needs and their friends.
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Every parent fears for their child’s safety, regardless of their child’s health. However, when your child has complex medical needs, there is a whole new level of fear and concern that takes over.
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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.
Categories: Family Support