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As I was scrolling through Facebook the other day I came across a heartfelt post from my friend whose child struggles with ADHD. That struggle has led to a lot of emotional trauma due to having ADHD in the classroom. It was such a well thought-out post and with it being ADHD Awareness month, I…
I know as a mom of a son who was born with hydrocephalus how worrisome it can be thinking about leaving your child in the care of someone else who does not know what signs to look for if a shunt was to start malfunctioning in your absence. The only thing I received was a…
The most common condition caused by Spina Bifida is hydrocephalus in babies. This comes with its own set of worries and a mountain of information to comprehend. Today we are answering some of the most common questions parents have about hydrocephalus. What is Hydrocephalus in Babies? Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of too much…
For most parents with special needs kids, dealing with endless medical bills, insurance, doctor’s appointments, and medical supplies and equipment has become a part of everyday life. Along with that is a constant need for a little extra help in the money department. Actually, a lot of help! And at some point most parents start…
Most of you may not know this but October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month! I love October with the changing of the leaves, the smell of the cool crisp air, pumpkins and hayrides, and celebrating the end of the month with our neighborhood trick-or-treating on Halloween. It’s the perfect way to say goodbye to summer…
Although it is impossible to tell you how many surgeries your child will need or when to expect the next one, that very first surgery could be before your little one is even born. This type of surgery is called open fetal repair surgery for myelomeningocele (also known as prenatal surgery). The option to have…
As expectant parents, it’s a normal part of the process to start preparing for your new arrival. You get his room ready with furniture, some cute little stuffed animals, and a few baby toys. You decide the theme of the room and decorate it excited for the day you get to bring your bundle of…
We don’t usually get to choose our family. We don’t get to choose our parents, our siblings, or our extended family no matter how much we would like that option at times. I so badly wanted to be a part of the Huxtable family as a child. Do you remember “The Cosby Show?” Dad was…
