Be Rare with Finn - a Column by Jay Sandstrom

When you have a child with a rare genetic condition, you realize quickly that there’s no blueprint for raising their siblings. When my son Finley…

I’ve found myself reflecting a lot recently as my two boys close their current chapters in life and head into new ones. Part of what…

As a dad, I enjoy seeing my sons figure out what interests them. I have two boys — Jackson, 8, and Finley, 5 — and…

Until this point in time, when it has come to raising my 5-year-old son, Finley, one of the things I’ve been focused on is managing…

One thing I have learned to appreciate about raising children is that you are often proven wrong about the things you worry about. …

Living in the Pacific Northwest, I look forward to the changing of the seasons. While I certainly enjoy aspects of the fall and winter, I…

One of my favorite things about raising kids is seeing them figure out what they like doing, what sparks their interest and joy. When they…

Parenting has taught me a lot. I knew I would be teaching my kids, but I also knew I’d be learning from them along the…

I’ve been writing this column for Liver Disease News for just over two years now. When I brainstorm ideas for what to write, I love…

It’s truly rewarding as a parent to see the things that make your children proud. For my 5-year-old son, Finley, it’s making his bed every…