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Reduce Pain And Keep Your Child Calm With These Simple Techniques
  • Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017
  • by Anisa Hoie

Reduce Pain And Keep Your Child Calm With These Simple Techniques

You’ve heard the saying, “No pain, no gain.” It’s usually in reference to exercise or athletic training….

Anisa Hoie
I've been a nurse for nearly 32 years, mostly taking care of kids with cancer. My job is to give the kids and their families a personal touch while they go through treatment.

leukemia
  • Posted on February 15, 2017February 15, 2017
  • by Jenni DeWitt

How I Dealt With The End Of My Own Innocence When My Little Boy Had Leukemia

“We need to raise money for the sick kids. The scientists are trying to make them feel…

Jenni DeWitt
I’ve been a cancer mom since February of 2012 when my 2-year-old son, Cooper, was diagnosed with leukemia. I'm excited to connect with you here at Lionfighters and on Genuflected.com.

New Year's resolutions
  • Posted on January 27, 2017March 8, 2017
  • by Christy Hogan

3 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Work On—Even When Your Child Is Sick

Today’s post features guest author Sean Akers, PsyD, a licensed clinical pediatric psychologist here at Children’s. New…

Christy Hogan
My background is in child development, and I use this knowledge to connect and build trust with patients and families. I’ve been a child life specialist for more than 20 years.

4 Ways To Get Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Back On Track This Year
  • Posted on January 27, 2017January 31, 2017
  • by Christy Hogan

4 Ways To Get Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Back On Track This Year

Another New Year has begun. For many people, this is a great time for fresh beginnings: eating…

Christy Hogan
My background is in child development, and I use this knowledge to connect and build trust with patients and families. I’ve been a child life specialist for more than 20 years.

childhood cancer
  • Posted on December 23, 2016January 16, 2017
  • by Jenni DeWitt

4 Gifts I Want My Son To Have At Christmas, As A Childhood Cancer Survivor

Childhood cancer changed my point of view. It sharpened my vision and made it crystal clear what…

Jenni DeWitt
I’ve been a cancer mom since February of 2012 when my 2-year-old son, Cooper, was diagnosed with leukemia. I'm excited to connect with you here at Lionfighters and on Genuflected.com.

kids with cancer
  • Posted on December 22, 2016December 21, 2016
  • by Christy Hogan

10 Ways To Tell Kids With Cancer “You’re Special” At The Holidays

For many kids, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. It means days…

Christy Hogan
My background is in child development, and I use this knowledge to connect and build trust with patients and families. I’ve been a child life specialist for more than 20 years.

  • Posted on December 9, 2016December 6, 2016
  • by Jenni DeWitt

3 Joys I’ve Opened My Eyes To Since My Son Was Diagnosed With Childhood Cancer

We have a large sign made out of old barn wood leaning against our house. It says…

Jenni DeWitt
I’ve been a cancer mom since February of 2012 when my 2-year-old son, Cooper, was diagnosed with leukemia. I'm excited to connect with you here at Lionfighters and on Genuflected.com.

get organized
  • Posted on November 30, 2016November 30, 2016
  • by Anisa Hoie

5 Ways To Get Organized And Save Time

When your child has cancer, life becomes a whirlwind. And if you’re also caring for other kids,…

Anisa Hoie
I've been a nurse for nearly 32 years, mostly taking care of kids with cancer. My job is to give the kids and their families a personal touch while they go through treatment.

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