Be Rare with Finn - a Column by Jay Sandstrom

Even though my son Finley is still in day care, we enjoy the back-to-school shopping phase. He may not be starting a new grade, but…

I’ve shared that nutrition plays a major role in the life of my 3-year-old son, Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome. Because…

Here’s a question that’s been front and center in my mind while raising a child with Alagille syndrome: How do I prepare him to…

Routines are foundational aspects of life with kids. Having a healthy, normal schedule helps the day flow. Kids will always throw a curveball or two,…

When writing this column, I’ve understandably focused on the various medical complexities, situations, and emotions resulting from my son Finley’s Alagille syndrome diagnosis. I…

As someone who tends to be introverted, I saw advocacy as daunting. I had a narrow understanding of how it could look. But after my…

There are many hurdles that come with rare genetic conditions. One obstacle my family has struggled with recently is that the supplies we need are…

Parenting brings many challenges, but there’s one that’s always front and center for me: keeping my sons safe and secure. As they’re 6 and 3…

After my wife, Dani, and I entered the world of Alagille syndrome and became advocates, we aimed to provide a view of everyday life…

Our kids love the water. When our lovely Pacific Northwest weather finally turns warm enough, they both beg to pull the inflatable pool from storage.