june 19
10 Tips for Caring for a Child with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a range of inherited red blood cell abnormalities that cause the cells to distort and break under stressful conditions. As a parent of a child or even a child suffering from anyone of these disorders, here are some helpful tips: 1. I’m sure everyone talks about hydration; plenty of water and … Continue reading “10 Tips for Caring for a Child with Sickle Cell Disease“
Juneteenth: How (and Why) to Teach Children About the Holiday
Juneteenth is now officially a Federal Holiday! It’s a good time for parents to teach their child(ren) about the significance of this special holidays. Many schools avoid teaching about Juneteenth because of its connection to slavery in America. But our children deserve to know what really went down. It’s okay if you don’t know the … Continue reading “Juneteenth: How (and Why) to Teach Children About the Holiday“
