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Emotional well-being for caregivers #medicalmamas #specialneedsparents #ourvibrantkids

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Afraid to talk to your child about her health? I sometimes am too. I'm worried that I'm going to mislead, sugar coat, or just plain step in it. That's why I like these tips from fellow mom Lisa C. Greene!

#realtalk #healthconversations #medicalmamas

https://t.co/PnDd2XI5it

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My friend Christine Ramsay has a powerful TEDx talk on the Extraordinary Power of Neurodiversity!

#neurodiversity #neurodiversityatwork
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Today, your family's narrative changed. Feel all the feels. And know that one day, you'll be ready to write the next chapter of your story.

#emotionalwellbeing #medicalmamas #specialneedsparents #pediatricdiagnosis #chronicillnesslife #ourvibrantkids

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"Some of my worst moments are when I accuse my husband of not caring about our daughter's cystic fibrosis..."

#emotionalwellbeing #medicalmamas #specialneedsparents #cysticfibrosisparenting

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This video from @CourageousCPN on care team communication resonates big time!

#medicalmamas #specialneedsparents #advocacy #patientprovidercommunication

https://t.co/UyndPBKpK3

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"If you need support, ask for it. This is not a sign of weakness or inability to cope. It's actually a sign of strength, self-awareness, and resilience." - Lisa C. Greene, mother of two adolescents with #cysticfibrosis

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#emotionalwellbeing #medicalmamas

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"For me, collective breath feels like a deep human bond at the most basic level..." - Lani Knutson, mother of two boys who live with #CMD.

https://t.co/06LzY5Rkn4

#emotionalwellbeing #medicalmamas #musculardystrophy

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My favorite program for #cfmamas and families!

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CFRI OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Children and adults with #cysticfibrosis and their family members are eligible to receive financial support for six individual therapy sessions per year with a licensed provider of your choice.

https://t.co/QHesa32O1v

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"I asked my dad a lot of questions about my sister and her future, which he always answered honestly. I appreciated his willingness to talk about hard things with me."

Here's 99 other tips for helping siblings feel seen/heard!

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#specialneedssiblings

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Big news! We've reached our 100th blog post on @her_color!

Grab a cup of coffee and read how parents of children with heightened health care needs are caring for themselves - while caring for others.

#medicalmamas #specialneedsparents

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Looking for resources for brothers and sisters? Check out the Sibling Support Project!

#medicalmamas #specialneedsparents #specialneedssiblings

https://t.co/BYxzK8BQ08

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So true. Our inner critics are the worst!

#emotionalwellbeing #medicalmamas #specialneedsparents

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Being your own worst critic takes a toll on your well-being. Here's how to start being kind to yourself. https://t.co/PSjNIwpHYA

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I used to think that hospital chaplains showed up in end-of-life situations only, and I'd give anything to never encounter one. I couldn’t have been more wrong!

#emotionalwellbeing #medicalmamas #chaplaincy

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Physical health AND emotional health are important for families that live with cystic fibrosis. These resources can help us process stress, build supportive relationships, and promote balanced lifestyles.

#emotionalwellbeing #cysticfibrosisparenting

https://t.co/lniZ0x7Wgf

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Cheers to all the parents who are helping their children lead both long and full lives! We see you. And we see your vibrant kiddos!

#medicalmamas #specialneedsparents #ourvibrantkids

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Time with specialists and therapists is so precious - and sometimes, super stressful! Check out this simple tool from @FamilyVoices to help make appointments easier and more productive!

https://t.co/JwB00tzWHI

#patientprovidercommunication #medicalmamas #specialneedsparents

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Here's to all the mamas who prioritize "just being a kid" along with treatments and therapies! It's not always easy - and some days, it's awfully messy - but we see you. 💜

#ourvibrantkids #medicalmamas #specialneedsparents

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This story from a dear friend always makes me smile. Sandy is a fierce advocate and a voice for all of us who struggle to embrace a "new normal."

#cancerwarrior #medicalmamas #ourvibrantkids

https://t.co/COxzus4F3W

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For all the boy moms... #emotionalwellbeing #medicalmamas #specialneedsparents