Tag: pediatric health
To the Mothers of Kids Who Can’t Hear
To the Mothers of Children Who Can't Hear,
Your newborn baby failed her hearing test.
I want to find a way to hold your hand as...
When Everything Changes: One Family Battles Leukemia
I couldn’t sleep Monday night; tossing and turning, I reached over to check the time on my phone, ending up mindlessly thumb swiping up...
Walking for St. Jude’s (So that Someday We Don’t Have To)
In January 2010, Jennifer Christiansen's life as a mother changed forever. when her 11-month-old daughter, Avery, was diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer.
In the last four years,...
Smiles Change Lives
“Your child needs braces.”
Words no parent (or their pocketbook) wants to hear. Though orthodontic care certainly requires some financial sacrifice, many children don’t have...
Preparing for a Sleep Study
Having children changed me in many of the same ways that motherhood has changed you; things which used to be a high priority (like...
A Boy and His Toothbrush: Beating the Bedtime Blues
Question: On average, how long does your child's nighttime bathroom routine take?
a) Three minutes - in, out, no problem.
b) Five minutes - hey, a little...
Pacifier vs the Thumb
Sadly, one of the things moms love to do is judge each other. I'm not sure why we do it, but my hunch says...
The Longest 27 Days
when i went to bed on August 6th, 2011, i did so anticipating the lovely baby shower in my honor that i would attend...
How Not to Freak Out Your Child Before Their First Trip...
I have serious issues when it comes to the dentist. It might have something to do with my obsession with teeth while also being...
