Oct 3, 2009
In the two previous posts in this series, I shared six commonalities observed in parents who live triumphantly with special needs kids. Today the last three ways will be discussed. As was mentioned before, don’t try to implement all of them at once. Select one, work on it until it is firmly in place, then choose another.
#7 Triumphant parents get away now and then.
Getting away takes forethought, but...
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Nine Ways to Live Triumphantly with Special Needs Kids, Part 3
Oct 1, 2009
In the first post in this series, I shared three commonalities of parents who live triumphantly with special needs children. Today we’ll look at three more. As was suggested in the previous post, don’t implement all the ideas immediately. Concentrate on one until you master or complete it before going on to a new one.
#4 Triumphant parents advocate for their children.
They advocate at school, becoming...
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Nine Ways to Live Triumphantly with Special Needs Kids, Part 2
Sep 9, 2009
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) doctors and nurses know that a stay in NICU can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in preemies. But a recent study shows that a NICU parents are at risk of developing PTSD, too.
NICU Babies and PTSD
According to the New York Times Health Guide, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder. It can occur after someone sees or experiences...
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PTSD and NICU Parents: What About You?
Aug 13, 2009
When a child is unexpectedly hospitalized, having a clear-thinking parent by her side is very good medicine. Here are five things clear-thinking parents do to help their hospitalized children:
#1 Stay Calm
It’s hard to stay calm when a child is in distress, on the way to surgery or enduring a difficult treatment. But conscious or unconscious, children pick up their parents’ emotional vibes....
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Five Things to Do when Your Child is Hospitalized
