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Distributing the Wealth of Household Responsibilities

As parents of a child with special needs, how do you distribute household responsibilities? Here are a few strategies to evenly share tasks so you both feel appreciated.

Dr. Liz Matheis
Childrens Hospitals

Best Children’s Hospitals 2019-2020: Honor Roll and Overview

No matter what ails a child, these hospitals rank among the best in treating sick kids. By Ben Harder | usnews.com The annual U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, now in their 13th year, offer guidance to parents seeking the best place for their very sick child. The top 50 medical centers are ranked in… Continue reading Best Children’s Hospitals 2019-2020: Honor Roll and Overview

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

LifeTown Offers a One-of-Kind Experience for Youth with Special Needs

LifeTown is a place where children can come to play, while learning how to live independently. It offers practice for life in a fun and safe environment.

Jamie Sumner
ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for Autism: Take Two

We want our son to enjoy the world, and for the world to enjoy him, and for now, we see ABA therapy as the most effective way for that to happen.

Alethea Mshar

5 Common Tube Feeding Questions

The idea of getting a feeding tube can be overwhelming and will present new challenges and responsibilities, but it will ultimately give your body the fuel it needs, so you can stay healthy and either maintain or improve your lifestyle.

Cassandra Bursma, RD
medication

To Medicate or Not To Medicate My Child, That is the Question

This is a question many parents struggle with once they receive an ADHD, Autism or Anxiety diagnosis for their child. There are several factors to consider.

Dr. Liz Matheis
Illinois Spina Bifida Association

Connecting Through Spina Bifida: When Wendy Met Zaela

“I knew nobody else like me,” says Wendy, age 48. Then last fall she met Zaela. It was the first time Wendy met someone with the same level spinal lesion...

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
sunscreen

After Being Diagnosed with Skin Cancer, I’m Doing Everything I Can to Prevent it from Happening Again

Last month, I was sitting in my dermatologist’s office, kicking my heels against the exam chair and wondering how I could possibly be back here for the third time in a year. The answer is fairly obvious, however, when I study myself in the mirror. I am the pale, freckled result of generations of Scots… Continue reading After Being Diagnosed with Skin Cancer, I’m Doing Everything I Can to Prevent it from Happening Again

Jamie Sumner
kidney stone prevention

5 Tips for Preventing Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are extremely common, even affecting young children and teens. Kidney stones are small, pebble-like deposits composed of minerals and salts.

Cassandra Bursma, RD
Give and Take

The Give and Take of Helping a Friend

Whether I want to swallow my pride and accept, or even ask for help is a mute point anyway. I have a family to consider...

Alethea Mshar
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