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Test Results, Cold Oatmeal, and the Mysterious Nurse Diane

Several days ago, my son’s pediatric nephrologist phoned with the results of his kidney biopsy. The phone call was one day late. One day is practically eternity. First, let me say that prior to our leaving the hospital, I asked this doctor when we would be informed of the results. Her reply: “Possibly Monday, but by Wednesday at the latest.” To my experienced ears, that meant Wednesday at the earliest. I was right. Wednesday came, and it was nearly noon and we still hadn’t heard a word. Now, just to give you some background, we were waiting to hear what … Continue reading →

Working with Professionals and Avoiding the Pitfalls

You realize that your child has special needs, and now you feel as though you’re surrounded by a swarm of professionals, all giving you instructions and advice. The greater the degree of your child’s handicap, the more professionals you’re likely to deal with. How do you maintain your parental control, when you feel intimidated by these knowledgeable strangers? Here are some pitfalls to watch out for when dealing with these experts: Technical Lingo: Sometimes doctors, specialists, and even social workers start to speak in what seems like their own mysterious dialect. That’s because day after day as they deal with … Continue reading →

Freelancing Mistakes To Avoid – Part 1

Being a freelance home – based professional can be very rewarding and very freeing. It can also be very scary and very challenging. Before you jump in to the world of freelance work with both feet, take a minute to look at this list of some common problems faced by freelance professionals. Don’t worry, I would not just toss you a list of problems to be aware of and wish you luck in avoiding them. Ideas for how you can avoid these problems are right here alongside them so that you and other freelancers who may be going through tough … Continue reading →

Parents, YOU are the Experts

You’ve got a toddler who is the light of your life. He’s rosy-cheeked, bright-eyed, and curious. But something just seems a little. . . off. You can’t quite place it. Maybe you express your concerns to a few close relatives or friends, and they assure you that your worries are unfounded. But still, you’re troubled. When A Child’s Play Seems Unusual One of the most common things that parents notice when they feel something isn’t quite right with their child is that his or her play is unusual. “She doesn’t use toys the way other children do.” “He doesn’t want … Continue reading →