Parenting is hard. Add in a rare genetic disease, and the stressors change. Taking time for yourself as a caregiver is vitally important to help…
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ColumnsMonitoring my son’s tooth discoloration, an effect of Alagille
When our son Finley received his diagnosis of Alagille syndrome, our family began to address the steep learning curve that is understanding a rare…
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ColumnsMy younger son’s third birthday was normal, but definitely memorable
As we advocate for our son Finley, my wife, Dani, and I aim to share our family’s daily life for other parents learning about their…
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ColumnsHow we approached teaching our son about Alagille syndrome
Learning about Alagille syndrome has been a challenging task. My wife and I have done the research, read the studies, and combed through many…
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ColumnsWhat we wished we’d known after a diagnosis of Alagille syndrome
We received the diagnosis that our son, Finley, had Alagille syndrome when he was 4 months old. All we’d known during his first few…
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ColumnsOur son’s Alagille diagnosis was our introduction to rare diseases
Before having our son Finley, our exposure to the rare disease world was limited. Most people we’ve encountered since receiving his diagnosis have had the…
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ColumnsWhy making time for doctor appointments is challenging
For me, one of the most dreaded parts of being the parent of a child with a rare genetic disorder is getting lab work done.
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ColumnsThe complexities of parenting siblings of a chronically ill child
One thing I aim to do by writing this column is to bring some focus to what life looks like when raising a child…
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ColumnsThe unique challenges of traveling with children who have liver disease
Traveling with small children is challenging. While the destinations that are visited and the memories that are created are worth it, getting there entails a…
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ColumnsNavigating the unknowns after a diagnosis of PFIC
One difficult thing about a rare disease is that there are so many unknowns, and it’s not always obvious where the answers can be found.
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