Common Immune System Disorder Symptoms Being diagnosed with any type of chronic medical condition is disheartening. You have to learn to live with your new normal — as well as become familiar with new medical terms, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Then there’s also the way it impacts your loved ones. The family dynamic changes. You have to make time on… Read More
Caring for an Immunocompromised Child During COVID-19 2020 will be a year we all remember. What started as a new decade rife with possibilities turned out to be a time of uncertainty, an interminable quarantine, and a lot of concerns about our collective health. The worry and anxiety are substantially higher in families with an immunocompromised child. If this is you, you… Read More
Pediatric Lupus Every medical diagnosis comes with a little bit of heartbreak. Sometimes it’s minor — other times it’s massive. And, when it involves your child, you want to move heaven and earth to make things better. Such is the case with pediatric lupus. What are the symptoms? What caused it? How is it treated? And, what… Read More
Angelman Syndrome Whenever anyone is diagnosed with a serious health condition, it’s common to feel helpless, overwhelmed, and frightened. And, when that diagnosis involves your child, it can feel like grief. Why is this happening? What caused it? And what’s the best way to treat the illness? Such is the case with Angelman syndrome (AS). While rare,… Read More
Miracle Child Gets a Second Chance T.W. is a special needs child. But, he wasn’t born that way. On March 1, 2014, he suffered a near-drowning accident that caused extensive brain damage and left him disabled. In the words of his mother, Tanisha, he was practically in a vegetative stage. Tanisha sat down with us to discuss her story. “When he… Read More
What is Pediatric Skilled Nursing? Is Skilled Pediatric Care Best for Your Child? When your child suffers from a chronic condition — whether minor or debilitating — you do everything in your power to provide quality care and give them the best life possible. While caring for your child is your number one priority, the reality is that you have… Read More
Rett Syndrome From the moment they’re born, you’re obsessed with teaching and watching your baby grow. Whether it’s taking their first steps or learning how to communicate, it can be exciting to see their progress. But, if your child suddenly seems to be regressing in their development, it can be alarming. What is causing the regression? Can… Read More
Caring for a Child With Autism When you first meet your child, you can’t help but think that there is nothing more perfect in the world. You instantly fall in love, and you’ll do everything in your power to protect your baby. This concept only grows as they get older and begin learning the skills they need to develop. But sometimes,… Read More
Autism in Children Having a child means your world revolves around them. You put your own needs on hold for them. Document everything and share pictures and videos with loved ones. Play with them, feed them, bathe them. Sometimes, everything is going well, and you do your routine as usual. But, what happens if you’ve noticed something unusual?… Read More
Caregiver Stress Management As a caregiver, you’re responsible for taking care of loved ones, answering questions, and juggling tasks while remaining put together and positive. It’s a lot to handle, and sometimes the stress of the day can be overwhelming — especially amidst a global pandemic like COVID-19. You know that stress can be detrimental to your health,… Read More
