Parents of children with any chronic disorder or illness have some things in common. Eventually, your child becomes terrified of labs, blood draws, doctor offices, and medical professionals (lab techs, doctors, and nurses). At my house, we call this Scrub Phobia. Children who endure repeated blood draws go through a period of time where they become so terrified that they often will cry as soon as they see the lab or outside of the hospital building. My sons would begin melting down at home when we applied the EMLA (lidocaine cream). I have shared with you my Top 5 Tips for Surviving Blood Draws. However, it's not just blood draws children fear. They often begin to fear regular doctor appointments as well. Today, I want to share with … [Read more...]
Growth Awareness Week: Why it Matters to Me.
Is Your Child Growing Normally? That's the question The MAGIC Foundation is asking. Today, they launched Growth Awareness Week aka Growth Spurt in an effort to raise awareness of growth related disorders affecting children around the world. This year, they expect to reach over 70 different countries and over 1 million parents. They email, text message, post to Facebook, Tweet, share videos, spread handouts, and post fliers, all to tell people... "Growth is a major factor in a child's overall health". WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GROWTH AWARENESS: Measuring & plotting a child on a growth chart is one of the least expensive, most non-invasive forms of preventative medical care available. Normal children grow 2 to 2 1/2 inches … [Read more...]
Growth Awareness Week
On the eve of The MAGIC Foundation's Growth Awareness Campaign, I am excited to share with you this special message from one of their Co-Founders, Teresa Tucker. The MAGIC Foundation created our Growth Spurt three years ago to promote awareness of growth disorders in children. We did not realize that it would launch into the world wide campaign of 2014 and a proclamation from the US Senate, declaring the third week of September "Growth Awareness Week". This year, we expect to reach over 70 different countries and over 1 million parents. We email, text message, post to Facebook, Tweet, share videos, spread handouts, and post fliers, all to tell people... "Growth is a major factor in a child's overall health". What you should … [Read more...]
Thyroid News-Newborn Screening-9.10.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for September 10, 2014. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Cancer) 5 Common Lies You'll Hear about Thyroid Disease 4 Herbs for Thyroid and Adrenal Health The Himalayan Times: Understanding Thyroid Problems 10 Essential Oils for Hypothyroidism (Just a quick reminder here to be sure that you talk with your Doctor or Pharmacist regarding possible … [Read more...]
THYROID MOM HITS 2,000 LIKES
Hey there fellow thyroid warriors and parents of thyroid warriors! When I launched this website, my goal was to reach 2,000 people within one year. Well, before I made it to a year, I hit 2,000 likes on Facebook. I now have many followers on Facebook, Twitter and here on my website. Today, I just want to say thank you for your support in my endeavor to raise awareness of congenital hypothyroidism and help other families dealing with thyroid disorders by sharing my own family's story. Together, my family battles congenital hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease. I hope that by sharing our experiences and what we have learned and been through, we can help other families. Without all of you, though, Thyroid Mom … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-Thyroid Cancer-9.3.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for September 3, 2014. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! As may know, September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. This week, each section begins with articles and resources regarding thyroid cancer for adults and children. General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Cancer) Thyroid Cancer - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Exams and Tests ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Website 145 … [Read more...]