by Jolene | Aug 19, 2009 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
The past two posts suggested ten ways people can help when your child is hospitalized. Today’s ideas are designed to bring some fun into the mix. The longer a hospital stay is, the more necessary fun and laughter become, at least if you plan to keep your sanity....
by Jolene | Aug 17, 2009 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
The previous post suggested five ways parents of hospitalized kids can respond when people offer to help. The longer your child’s illness lasts, the more ways people can assist you. Here are five more ideas for the people who want to make your situation...
by Jolene | Aug 14, 2009 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
How should you respond to offers of help when your child is hospitalized? Should you decline because you don’t want to be an inconvenience? Should you brush them off so you don’t appear vulnerable and needy? Or should you hold people at arm’s length...