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Finding Respite Care for Parents
Finding that perfect person to care for your child can be a challenge. These resources can help.
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Child Abuse for Parents
Child abuse — whether it's physical, sexual, emotional, medical, or another type — can harm kids in many ways. Learn how to spot the signs of child abuse.
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Financial Planning for Kids With Disabilities for Parents
These steps can help take the anxiety and worry out of your child's financial future and make sure that your child will be taken care of even after you're gone.
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COVID-19: What to Do if Your Child Is Sick for Parents
There's still much to learn about COVID-19. Still, parents wonder what to do if their child gets sick during the pandemic. Here's what doctors say to do if your child has coronavirus symptoms.
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Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Parents
If your child has diabetes, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the physical effects. But it's also important to understand the emotional issues surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.
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Limb Lengthening Surgery: Internal Lengthening Device for Parents
Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an internal lengthening device (a rod with a magnet).
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Limb Lengthening Surgery: External Fixator for Parents
Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an external fixator.
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Preparing to Adopt a Child for Parents
Considering adoption? Here are some things to know about the health and medical care of an adopted child, before, during, and after the adoption.
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Halo Brace for Parents
Much like a fiberglass cast holds a broken arm or leg in place, a "halo" with vest holds a child's head and neck in place after a spinal injury so that spinal bones can heal.
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Liver Transplant for Parents
If your child needs a liver transplant, you're probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, most kids who have liver transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.