Dealing With Childhood Illness: 7 Ways to Invite Hope into a Seemingly Hopeless Situation
Every year, thousands of children are diagnosed with catastrophic illnesses—illnesses that affect not only them, but the entire family. I would know: When I was seven years old, I was diagnosed with colon ... Views: 868
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The Tipping Point – How To Keep It Together When You’re at the Edge
Over the course of my 40-plus years, I have been at the edge many times. As a child who battled cancer, I didn’t exactly know I was trying so ... Views: 1053
Your Sick Child Wants to Feel Normal – Here’s How to Help Them
At age seven, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. A scary reality hit my parents like a ton of bricks. How are we going to protect our baby girl? What types of walls or shelter do we need to create so that she can survive this ... Views: 1567
Pet Therapy – Why the furry friends help kids during illness and treatment
Recently, the New York Times reported that the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health, is looking to study whether or not animals can ... Views: 972
Family Time – Small activities done together make a big impact, even when you’re caring for a sick child.
It’s hard to create genuine family time when you’re caring for a sick child. Between weekly visits to the doctor, scheduled treatments at the hospital, and unforeseen emergencies that ... Views: 1973