Finding the smallest positive news at doctor appointments, and being grateful for them, helps this mom keep her hope and strength.
Categories: Family Support
Learn about the grief and loss a parent can feel when mourning the child they envisioned they would have.
Categories: Family Support
It's important for my family to have only supportive people in our circle. Connecting with other parents and parent groups made a huge difference. Here's how.
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The time will come when my daughter needs a feeding tube. Not yet, but soon.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Sibling birth order creates family dynamics, but in some cases, the birth order changes when a child with a disability is added to the family. So don’t always believe in the typical birth order myths.
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Wheelchairs must have regular adjustments for a growing child. Some you can do at home, others need input and help from therapists, doctors, and mobility providers.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
The trauma some parents experience caring for a child with a chronic illness may lead to post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Being prepared for your child’s hospital admission can help everything go smoother and alleviate a good deal of stress for you and your family. Here is one family’s "Plan of Action."
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Distraction: Appointment anxiety’s greatest enemy
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
I have a child who falls a lot. It is imperative that our house is as safe as it can be to prevent and limit injuries.
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