Health and Safety
The Proper Care and Feeding of Post-NICU Parents
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- Written by Kerrie McLoughlin; Photo: PhotoXpress.com
You’d think that once a family got home with their neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) baby they would be home free, right? After all, their baby isn’t hooked up to multiple monitors, doesn’t have IVs sticking out of every part of their body and the parents don’t have to travel to and from the hospital every day anymore. So why do the parents still seem so stressed out? Read on to find out about some special challenges of and how to take care of these special parents and babies.
Momsomnia: Helping Sleepless Supermoms Reclaim Their Rest
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- Written by Malia Jacobson; Photo: PhotoXpress.com
When Annie Krusznis gave birth five years ago, she expected to sacrifice some sleep in the early months of parenthood. She rejoiced the first time her son Will slept through the night, thinking her sleep woes were over. She didn’t know that she would endure three more years of insomnia while he slept peacefully in his crib.
Moving With Your Special-Needs Child - 15 Ways to Ease the Transition
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- Written by Krystyann Krywko, Ed.D.; photo: PhotoXpresss.com
It is estimated that 1 out of 5 families move every year; which means that for many families, the early weeks of summer are often filled with packing boxes, contacting new schools and finding new dentists. While transitioning to a new neighborhood or town can bring an assortment of stresses, this stress can be amplified when a family moves with a special-needs child. Routines, therapies and support networks can be disrupted and the entire family can feel on edge. Whether this is your first move or you are a seasoned veteran, the following tips will steer you and your family on the path to a smoother transition:
Moodiness or Something More? Is Your Teen Overwhelmed by Stress?
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- Written by Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D.; photo: PhotoXpress.com
Adolescence is difficult in the best of times. It’s doubly stressful for kids today; they’re experiencing the same worries and insecurities as adults in this troubled economy, and with far fewer coping skills. From increasing competition for university admissions to the normal fears associated with impending adulthood, they’re particularly vulnerable.
