Over the last decade, childhood bullying and its prevention has received more attention. However, it remains a common problem across playgrounds across the country. A 2014 study found that a quarter of all children in the United States experience it at one time or another. If you’re the parent of a child living with incontinence,(...)
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6 Tips for Enteral Feeding at School
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Pediatric CareThe first day of school can be worrisome for any parent, but if you have a child who is reliant on receiving enteral nutrition, you may feel more nervous than others. However, you’re not alone. Many children who rely on enteral nutrition don’t just attend school, they go on to have successful academic careers. To(...)
5 Parental Tips to get You Started in Enteral Nutrition
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Pediatric CareWhether it’s part of temporary care or a long-term solution, enteral feeding for your child can be an overwhelming decision and an even more overwhelming experience. Mainlining food directly into the stomach or small intestine via a tube in the nose or abdomen doesn’t come naturally. For parents walking into this unchartered territory, we offer(...)
How to Balance Being a Parent and Caregiver of a Child with Medical Needs
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Pediatric CareKids will be kids… or so the saying goes. Each child has a dream of what they may want to be in life - an astronaut, a cowgirl or perhaps a superhero. Often when facing new and sometimes serious medical circumstances, children hold on to those childhood ambitions; but the everyday life they knew takes(...)