BEFORE THE SHAKING Book 2 in the OMS Series
About the Book Kid was three years old when his legs stopped working. He was three years old when the doctors at the first hospital said it was strep, and…
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Please Help Protect Kentucky Waiver Services
I have never been one to ask people to like, share, call, email, or do anything just because I posted something. That is not really my style. But sometimes staying…
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Feeding Tube Awareness Day
A note from Brandi:This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience and perspective of the writer. It discusses Feeding Tube Awareness Day, NICU life, premature birth,…
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When Medical “Little Lies” Create Fear in Children
I have deep respect for nurses, nurse’s aides, child life specialists, and all the other “worker bees” in the hospital. They are fantastic and often under-appreciated. Over the past several…
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Free Items for Children with Special Needs
A note from Brandi:This is an archive resource post that continues to receive reader interest. Some links, programs, eligibility rules, application windows, or availability may have changed since this post…
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A note from Brandi: This post is shared for education and awareness only. It discusses Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, child development, behavior, learning, diagnosis, and treatment supports. It is not…
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Codeine Warning for Children (Especially Important for Ethiopian Families)
A note from Brandi:This updated archive post discusses an FDA warning related to codeine, CYP2D6 gene differences, medication metabolism, anesthesia safety, and medical advocacy. I am not a doctor,…