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Autism On The Go
Traveling with a loved one on the Autism Spectrum often requires a bit of extra planning. With practical strategies, tips for sensory-friendly accommodations, and a readiness to meet special dietary, medical, or mobility needs, you can create memorable adventures—near or far—together.
The Colorful World of Baby Poop: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
After a normal pregnancy and the birth of a seemingly healthy baby girl, Tricia and Brian never expected to be on a journey across the world to save their daughter's life. Learn how a baby poop chart helped lead these parents to the treatment and care their baby needed.
Little Gifts with Big Impact: Supporting Children through Cancer
A pediatric cancer diagnosis is the start of a huge battle for a child and their family. During tough times, simple acts of kindness can provide much-needed comfort. If you are looking for ways to bring a smile to a kid who is fighting cancer, the organizations in this guide can be a great place to start.
Dental Care and Your Child’s Special Needs
Dr. Erin Madar, DMD, offers tips and resources to help children with special needs improve their tooth care technique, gain independence, and feel empowered to take charge of their own dental care needs.
Medical Caregiving: Finding Support & Balance
When a child receives a new medical diagnosis the parenting role can change dramatically. The balancing act of meal prep, soccer games and dentist appointments becomes even more challenging when ongoing medical needs are introduced. Going from parent to primary medical caregiver can be daunting. Thankfully, there are resources available to support you so that you can focus on your family.
Who’s Who on Your Child’s Care Team?
Keeping track of each person you meet during a hospital stay can be overwhelming. Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), Alyssa Friedberg shares a list of common medical and other professionals who may be on your child's care team, along with tips and resources to help your child become familiar and comfortable with the people they meet during their hospital stay.
Food Labels and Your Child’s Health
Since 1994, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required that all packaged foods sold in the United States include a Nutrition Facts label. The label includes a lot of information, but that information is only helpful if you understand what it means and how it applies to your personal nutrition needs, and the need of your child.
Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: Building an Emotional Toolkit
Everyone experiences big emotions, including children. As caregivers, we can assist children in identifying their emotions, understanding them, and building healthy coping skills. The resources in this guide can be a great start to help a child build an emotional toolkit for dealing with even the most challenging circumstances.