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One thing I used to look forward to every spring was the end of my dry skin — a result of winter’s harsh rebuke of…

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are inching into spring. This season brings days that tease us about what the weather could be. A recent…

My son Finley was recently invited to a birthday party for one of his best friends. He was so excited that he talked about it…

If you’re like me, there’s no shortage of well-meaning folks who, upon hearing that we’re sick, are eager to help. Perhaps they’ll turn to “Dr.

Routine is a huge part of the daily life of raising kids. They make the day go more smoothly, helping everyone know what to expect.

I wish raising children would come with a checklist. Every day there are so many items to check off in addition to work and staying…

I have a confession to make: I’ve been a bad advocate for progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). OK, maybe I haven’t been a bad…

When I first learned that my liver was failing, I didn’t know anyone who had what I had: cirrhosis from fatty liver disease, specifically,…

I normally reserve this column for sharing stories about my son Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome in 2021. Obviously, he deserves the…

If you spend enough time around something, you’ll start to notice it less and less. But that’s not always the case with our 4-year-old son,…