Health & Nutrition
Find advice on how to manage doctor visits and hospital stays, learn how to teach self-feeding skills and discover new medical treatments and research opportunities for children who are blind
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Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Finding Joy and Strength in Raising a Child with Anophthalmia
When raising a child with anophthalmia, be patient, be kind to yourself, and take it one day at a time. Your child will fill your life with love!
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Anophthalmia: Navigating the Path from Diagnosis to Adaptation for Parents and Their Children
Anophthalmia is a rare disorder that results in childhood blindness. Early intervention services are important to help your baby maximize their potential.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
What is Visual Sensory Stimulation?
Age-appropriate strategies to develop a person’s visual processing abilities are an important part of meeting the body’s sensory needs.
Health & Nutrition
Help! Why Is My Baby Rubbing Their Face So Aggressively?
Babies may rub their faces as a self-soothing mechanism when tired, teething, or experiencing allergies. It’s completely normal for babies to rub their faces.
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Switching Gears: How to Find a New Pediatrician for Your Child
Make an informed decision so you can confidently switch doctors, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for your child's health and well-being.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Stargardt’s Disease: Navigating the Challenges of Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Stargardt’s disease is the most common form of inherited retinal disease. Many accommodations are available to help with low vision and vision loss.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA): Early Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies
Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis is a genetic disease passed from parents to children that disrupts the development of the retina of the eye. This can lead to vision loss and even...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Aniridia: A Closer Look at Congenital Absence of the Iris and Its Effects on Vision
Aniridia is a condition where part of all of the iris of the eyes is missing. It can lead to blurry vision, light sensitivity, or even blindness.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Microphthalmia in Children: Understanding its Causes, Implications, and Management Strategies
Microphthalmia is a condition where the eye does not fully develop. There’s no cure, but early intervention can improve function for children with poor vision.
Feeding and Eating
Unexpected Foods That Cause Allergen Cross-Reactivity
A variety of unexpected foods and environmental substances can trigger an allergic reaction through cross-reactivity to food proteins.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Congenital Glaucoma: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options for Young Children
Congenital glaucoma is a disease where the pressure inside your baby’s eye is too high. This can damage the optic nerve and can even make your child go blind.
Feeding and Eating
Easing Anxiety for Families Facing Food Allergies
Ongoing physical preparations and speaking openly about anxiety can ease the transition from diagnosis to living well with a food allergy.
Health & Nutrition
Raising a Child With Hydrocephalus
Children with hydrocephalus need immediate treatment to avoid complications. If treated early, individuals that have hydrocephalus can live a full life.
Feeding and Eating
Empowering Kids to Self-Manage Severe Food Allergies
With time, practice, and support, kids with food allergies can successfully manage their condition and necessary accommodations. Learn how right here.
Health & Nutrition
Preventing Accidental Poisoning: How To Keep Your Kids Safe From Harm
Kids can inadvertently get into materials that can be poisonous to them. Knowing what is poisonous and how to store it properly will help prevent harm.