Epilepsy Blog Relay: Practicing gratitude during difficult times
Jenny takes a moment to practice gratitude despite her daughter’s illness during a particularly difficult time. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Knowledge is power when it comes to complex epilepsy
If my child hadn’t been diagnosed with epilepsy, I’m not sure if I would know how to help during a seizure. Knowledge is power when it comes to first aid.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: On the importance of questioning side effects
I now know I need to question all the potential side effects a medication causes, even the rare ones.… Read More
Special Needs Parenting: When it’s okay to be a helicopter parent
Jennifer shares that sometimes being a helicopter parent is just being a good parent.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Life with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy Gets Real
Having a child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy has been a ‘learn-as-I-go’ experience, and I’ve really had to decide what is most important. To me, that is sticking to Colleen’s schedule, no matter what.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Advocating for a non-verbal child
Jen knew something had changed drastically with Colleen’s health, but she had no answers. Jen shares tips for advocating for a non-verbal child.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Colleen takes on cerebral palsy and epilepsy with a smile
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™, which will run from June 1 to June 30, 2018. Follow along! The beginning After Colleen’s birth and being transferred to a nearby hospital’s NICU, we got the phone call that she had had two very big seizures and would need a blood … Read More