Essential Parenting Tips for Raising Kids with Medical Issues

July 1st, 2008 by admin

By Lisa C. Greene and Foster W. Cline MD

I knew I was in trouble. She ripped the oxygen sensor off her finger and refused to put it back on.

Recovering from surgery isn’t easy for anyone but it’s especially challenging when the patient is only seven. My daughter was grumpy and uncooperative. That was understandable but not helping the situation. Coming out of surgery, she needed to be monitored; the medical sensors weren’t optional.  Kasey was not responding well to the doses of loving kindness and patience shown by those around her. There was nothing anyone could do to satisfy her. She was simply cranky. Read the rest of this entry »

Kids Can Be So Cruel: Helping Children Cope with Bullying about their Medical Conditions

June 30th, 2008 by admin

By Lisa C. Greene and Foster W. Cline, MD

Jessica is generally a happy kid. But she didn’t look very sunny when she got home from school. So, her mom asked, “How was your day at school sweetheart?”

Jessica’s answer was slow, with some reluctance: “Well, mom, I don’t know…. not so great…. Read the rest of this entry »

Beyond Flowers

February 6th, 2008 by admin

Beyond Flowers

By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman

How do you plan on saying “I love you” this Valentine’s Day? 

Many advertisers would have us believe that the best way to express love is with a large box of chocolates, a pair of expensive diamond earrings, or a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Others would recommend a candlelight dinner and a quiet evening together. At the very least, some suggest the perfect card with eloquent words written by a greeting card professional to express your loving feelings. Read the rest of this entry »

Heart of Parenting Has A New Look

January 9th, 2008 by admin

Heart of Parenting is a super network I happen to moderate. It’s just been updated with a new look. I encourage parents to stop by and visit at http://hop-network.ryze.com/ .

Parenthood – A Seven-Act Play

July 7th, 2007 by admin

Parenthood – A Seven-Act Play

by Dr. Noel Swanson

 Act 1: The Exhilarating Thought

The first stage of parenthood begins when the desire for having a baby is born in the heart of one or both the parents. In most cases, it is the woman whose maternal instinct begins to assert itself. Women don’t feel complete until they become mothers. So, when the biological clock starts ticking, you decide to take the step of ‘making babies.’ Read the rest of this entry »

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