Breast milk is liquid gold and everyone is aware of the many benefits it provides babies. There are a lot of moms that either can’t produce any, enough, or maybe their baby cannot tolerate breast milk. These moms are doing the best they can and we need to stop shaming moms for not breast feeding and support each other.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Seizure disorders can have a major impact on quality of life. We have 2 members of our family who have seizures – my husband and son. While we were able to control my son’s seizures with medication, nothing was working for my husband. However, there are specialists and treatment options that can make a difference.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Deciding to put your child on a medication is a tough decision. But a change in perspective helped our family with their decision.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Children’s social-emotional health is an important part of their growth and development. Here are some ways you can help your child.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
The time will come when my daughter needs a feeding tube. Not yet, but soon.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
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
Finding a new doctor can be a challenge, especially when your child ages out of their pediatrician’s services. Learn about the process one mom went through to find a new doctor for her child.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Most people hear the term PTSD and think of soldiers returning from war. But having a child in the NICU/PICU can result into PTSD, too. Here are some common symptoms of PTSD and suggestions for getting help.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
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