Category: Parenting Tips

Raising a Child with Tourette Syndrome: School, Social Life, and Long-Term Care

Discover how to support a child with Tourette Syndrome at school and home while nurturing confidence, friendships, and mental well-being. Creating a Supportive School Environment School can be challenging for children with TS. Here’s how to support them: Read: NIH – Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom Encouraging Positive Social Interactions Emotional Health and Resilience Children with TS may face bullying,...

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Tourette Syndrome in Children: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Supportive Parenting

Learn how to recognize Tourette Syndrome in children, understand the diagnostic process, and provide early support for your child’s development. What is Tourette Syndrome? Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder that causes repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. It typically appears between ages 5 and 7 and affects boys more frequently than girls. Source: CDC – Tourette Syndrome...

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Long-Term Parenting Strategies for Children with Sickle Cell Disease

Discover how to build a daily care routine, manage school life, and support your child’s emotional well-being while living with Sickle Cell Disease. Daily Routines for Children with SCD A stable daily routine helps manage SCD and prevent complications. Suggestions include: Resource: Sickle Cell Disease Association of America School and Social Life Partnering with your child’s school can ensure success...

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Life After Kawasaki Disease: Parenting Tips and Long-Term Care Strategies

Discover parenting advice and medical strategies for supporting a child after Kawasaki Disease, including heart monitoring, nutrition, and emotional health. Treatment and Recovery Kawasaki Disease is treated primarily with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin. Most children recover fully, but some may have heart complications such as coronary artery aneurysms. Learn more: American Heart Association – Kawasaki Disease Post-Treatment Monitoring Ongoing...

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Raising a Child with DMD: Daily Routines, Physical Support, and Family Care

Explore how to create supportive routines and adapt your home and parenting style for a child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Supporting Your Child at Home Creating a safe, accessible, and nurturing environment at home is vital to helping children with DMD live their lives to the fullest. Home Adaptations To reduce injury risk and improve independence: Nutrition & Physical...

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Understanding Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): A Parent’s Essential Guide

Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) — its symptoms, diagnosis, and essential parenting tips to support your child from the start. What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare, progressive genetic disorder that causes muscle degeneration and weakness due to the absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact. It almost exclusively affects...

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The Role of Personality in Child Development: A Parent’s Guide

Personality is the combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that evolve over time. Personality begins to develop in early childhood and is influenced by various factors, including genetics, temperament, and environment. Children’s experiences with parents, caregivers, and peers also play a role in shaping their personality. Personality is an integral part of child development. It influences how children interact with...