I feel fortunate that our 3-year-old son, Finley, has been at the same day care since he was an infant. Our older son, Jackson, bounced…
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ColumnsHow we manage the itching caused by my son’s liver disease
I don’t exactly love any of the symptoms my son Finley experiences because of Alagille syndrome, but the dreaded itch wears on me…
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ColumnsSwitching doctors always prompts new questions and a bit of anxiety
Looking back at our son Finley’s Alagille syndrome diagnosis at just a couple months of age, I appreciate that we were fortunate to start…
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ColumnsUps and downs of back-to-school shopping for my son with Alagille
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…
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ColumnsMy daughter’s PFIC reminds me why organ donation is important
This year, the U.K.’s National Health Service is marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of its Organ Donor Register, which was founded to…
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ColumnsFostering a healthy relationship with food for my son with Alagille
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…
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ColumnsCreating understanding around my son’s Alagille syndrome
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…
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ColumnsStruggling with anxiety about a change in routine for my son
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,…
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ColumnsMy son has Alagille syndrome, but it’s not his defining characteristic
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…
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ColumnsCreating memories during our daughter’s annual trip to a specialist
It’s been a special week in our household as our daughter, Eva, started preschool. We were brimming with pride as she held her new teacher’s…
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