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Five Ways to Help When a Child is Hospitalized, Part 3

Five Ways to Help When a Child is Hospitalized, Part 3

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. So...

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Five Ways to Help When a Child is Hospitalized, Part 2

Five Ways to Help When a Child is Hospitalized, Part 2

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 manageable....

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Who You Gonna Call?

Who You Gonna Call?

Who would you call if  your child was seriously injured or diagnosed with a critical illness or chronic condition? Your spouse? Your parents or siblings? Your closest friend? People who are extremely close to your child need to be contacted, but they might not be the...

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DifferentDream.com is a gathering place for parents of special needs children. Dads and moms in the hospital with seriously or terminally ill kids feel isolated. So do parents whose children live with mental disablies or chronic illnesses.

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