Helping Your Child Return to School

by | Sep 7, 2019

BLOG Back to School: Helping Your Child Return to School After a Life-Changing Illness or Injury  September 7, 2019 For most kids, the first day of school is both exciting (new school supplies, new clothes, new friends!), and nerve-wracking (new teachers, new...

How to Help a Friend When Their Child Is Ill

by | Aug 5, 2019

BLOG How to Help a Friend When Their Child is Ill August 5, 2019 Sadly, most of us know someone whose child has been diagnosed with a life-changing illness – whether it’s cancer, diabetes or severe asthma. And it’s natural to want to help. It’s equally normal to feel...

6 Myths about PTSD

by | Jun 27, 2019

BLOG 6 Myths About PTSD June 27, 2019 Today is PTSD Awareness Day, and while the term is well-known, it is often misunderstood. In fact, there are many myths about PTSD that can prevent people from seeking treatment. The most prevalent one? That PTSD only happens to...

A Mother’s Guide to Self Care

by | May 12, 2019

BLOG A Mother’s Guide to Self-Care Cindy Kerr / May 12, 2019 When Ryan was sick and someone told me to “take care of myself”, my gut reaction was to roll my eyes. I’m a mom – of course I’m going to take care of my child first! But over the years, I’ve gained...

How to Support Your Child When They Are Being Bullied

by | Apr 28, 2019

BLOG How to Support Your Child When They Are Bullied April 28, 2019 Children with a life-changing illness or injury have a lot to handle – treatments, medication side effects, surgery, and more. Sadly, on top of all that, many also have to deal with bullying.  ...

How to Share Bad News with Your Child

by | Mar 27, 2019

BLOG How to Share Bad News with Your Child March 27, 2019 Every parent dreads telling their children tough news. Unfortunately, when facing a life changing illness or injury, many difficult conversations can come up. These could be about an upsetting diagnosis or even...