Every time I meet another family raising a child with Alagille syndrome, the topic of medication comes up. I have found that parents and…
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ColumnsThe benefits of having a pet while living with liver disease
In my nearly century-old house, most of my floors are hardwood or tile. In 1929, brooms did the trick, but my two cats, though short-haired,…
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ColumnsA big-boy bed has been a positive change for our son with Alagille
Bedtime has been tricky in my house over the past few months. My son Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome, just doesn’t seem…
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ColumnsHow weight loss can benefit those of us with liver disease
This week, I was on the hunt for a party dress for my 14-year-old daughter, who was invited to her best friend’s birthday party. I’ve…
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ColumnsLetting go of worry on our Universal Studios vacation
Traveling with young kids is always a bit of a gamble. Now that my boys are 7 and 4, they’re a heck of a lot…
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ColumnsStress management skills are a big part of my healthcare plan
To me, modern life equals stress. Like everyone else, I’m not immune to the effects of stress on my life. However, as a single mother…
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ColumnsEating healthy over the summer is vital with liver disease
Vacation is all most of us ever want after slogging through spring’s yearning and the early promise of a great summer. We fly to foreign…
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ColumnsLearning to worry a little less as we stick to our son’s care plan
During my time writing columns for Liver Disease News, I’ve often shared about themes like worry, stress, and anxiety. These are common feelings when you’re…
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ColumnsA Father’s Day in the life of a busy caregiver
When I sat down to write this column, I hit a bit of an initial roadblock. I’ve been writing columns here for over a year…
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ColumnsTaking your liver to work: Managing MASH on the job
As I sat down to write this week’s column, my imagination flipped on its silly switch. I couldn’t help but picture a sick cartoon liver…
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