When a child faces an extended hospital stay, it can be a difficult and unsettling experience for both the young patient and their family. Offering a source of comfort and a touch of happiness can be achieved through the selection of thoughtful gifts. These presents not only help pass the time but also offer emotional support and foster a positive atmosphere in the hospital room.
What to get and where to get it locally
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Birgit Sund on October 3, 2023
Keeping your children safe is every parent's number one goal. According to the Centers For Disease Control, every year there are 200,000 playground-related injuries for children under the age of 14. In order to prevent these accidents, it's important to be aware of some safety measures that can be taken.
Here are 4 things you can do to prevent injuries on the playground.
By
Birgit Sund on February 4, 2022
Don’t miss the 5th Annual Dell Children's Blood and Cancer Center Fashion Show supporting The Hungry Bunch teen support group this Sunday!
The beautiful models are teen patients of Dell Children's Blood and Cancer Center. Show your support and help them forget for a moment the cancer or illness they're battling through as they gain a vital boost of confidence.
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Birgit Sund on February 20, 2019
Congenital Heart Defects are the number one kind of birth defect.
You may have heard about Late Night host Jimmy Kimmel sharing his family’s story: his newborn son Billy was diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Defect that required immediate open heart surgery.
Congenital Heart Defects or Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) are fairly common. About 8 out of every 1,000 newborns – that’s about 40,000 babies every year in the United States – are born with a Congenital Heart Defect. Here's how you can help make a difference.
Here's how you can honor babies, moms, and heart healthy lives in a very special way.
By
Birgit Sund on November 5, 2018
Remember all the questions you had before and shortly after giving birth to your first (or second, or third, or ...) child?
Which Hospital or Birthing Center is right for us? How can I find a good Doula or Midwife? Which Birth Prep and Breastfeeding Class should we go to? What if I need a Lactation Consultant? Are there any Mom or Playdate Groups in my area? The questions seem endless...
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Birgit Sund on September 11, 2016