by Kristi Pikiewicz | Jan 25, 2022 | Chronic/Serious Illness, Education/Parenting, Mental Health, Uncategorized
As an educational psychologist at a K-8 school with a mission for gifted education and also in private practice, I work with a lot of parents who have spent years fighting for their kids’ mental and physical health. I’ve had a few parents whose kids are...
by Garth Sundem | Jun 24, 2020 | Chronic/Serious Illness, Mental Health, Uncategorized
Do you remember when you were first diagnosed with a chronic illness? In a way it was empowering: Finally, you could do something about your symptoms! Finally, you could take steps to address your illness and maybe even find a cure! But then months or years after your...
by Garth Sundem | Jul 3, 2019 | Chronic/Serious Illness, Education/Parenting
Somehow it’s easier to have a chronic illness in winter, when everyone is sitting next to a rain-streaked window with a book, or making a deep imprint in the couch cushions in front of Netflix on an early-dark evening. It’s easier than now, in the summer,...
by Kristi Pikiewicz | Jun 12, 2019 | Chronic/Serious Illness, Education/Parenting
Everyone wants to feel special, right? Not necessarily. Many young people with serious or chronic illnesses talk about just wanting to feel normal. But it’s hard to feel normal when you’re bald from chemotherapy or everyone is staring at you as you roll past in a...
by Nicole Gustafson | Jan 30, 2019 | Chronic/Serious Illness
With the start of every new year comes the topic of New Year’s resolutions. Many people choose to eat healthier, use less technology, or get more sleep. They all seem like rather attainable resolutions, given that the individual has control over those areas of his/her...
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