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What to Pack in an Emergency Hospital Bag
BLOGWhat to Pack in an Emergency Hospital Bag By Lydia Haile Fassett, BSN RN When we lived in tornado country, everyone in my family had a “go bag” in the room where we went to shelter from tornadoes. The go bags had what we’d need if we had to leave quickly: change...
How to Teach Your Child to Swallow a Pill
BLOG How to Teach Your Child to Swallow a Pill Teaching a child to swallow a pill is something many parents dread. And it can be challenging. Most children (and even adults) struggle to swallow tablets and capsules. If you think about it, this makes sense. After all,...
Supporting Parents of Children with Advanced Pediatric Cancer
BLOG Supporting Parents of Children with Advanced Pediatric Cancer By Jonathan Wall, Co-Founder and President of Zach’s Bridge There is a huge gap in the mental, emotional and social support available to families facing the late stages of a child’s cancer. Parents and...
Supporting Siblings of Children with Cancer, Serious Illnesses and Disabilities
BLOGSupporting Siblings of Children with Cancer, Serious Illnesses and Disabilities Having a sister or brother with cancer, another illness or disability is a unique, and often challenging, experience. Siblings must manage a wide range of strong emotions and their...
What to Say to a Friend Whose Child Has Cancer Or Another Serious Illness
BLOGWhat to Say to Parents of a Child With Cancer Or Other Serious Illness When a friend’s child is diagnosed with cancer or other serious illness, it can be hard to know what to say. The situation is scary and overwhelming, and you don’t want to mess it up. But...
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
BLOGCoping With Grief During the Holidays When you’re grieving the loss of your child, holidays are incredibly hard. Instead of bringing joy and good tidings, the holiday season often just increases feelings of sadness and loss. Even if you don’t celebrate a winter...
How to Help Teens Transition to Adult Healthcare
BLOGHow to Help Teens Transition to Adult Healthcare By Dominique Viel, Founder and Executive Director of InvisiYouth Charity The transition to adult healthcare, with a new team of doctors and sometimes new facilities or hospitals, can bring new anxiety and stress for...
How to Help Your Child Answer Questions About Their Cancer or Serious Illness
BLOG How to Help Your Child Answer Questions About Their Cancer or Serious Illness Returning to school after a long absence or recent diagnosis can spur a lot of questions for your child about their cancer, illness or injury. And if there are changes in their...
Being a Teen and Young Adult Patient in the Gap Between Pediatrics and Adult Healthcare: How to Support Teenagers with Illnesses and Injuries
BLOGBeing a Teen and Young Adult Patient in the Gap Between Pediatrics and Adult Healthcare: How to Support Teenagers with Illnesses and Injuries By Dominique Viel, Founder and Executive Director of InvisiYouth Charity There is a true gap in healthcare for teenagers...
How to Help Siblings of Children with Cancer and Other Serious Illnesses
BLOG How to Help Siblings of Children with Cancer and Other Serious Illnesses When your brother or sister is diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, your whole life changes. Routines, family dynamics and priorities are all flipped on their head, and you must...