This post is sponsored by Florida KidCare. However, all thoughts and opinions 100% are my own. If you've ever tried any of my popsicle recipes, you know that each frozen pop serves an ultimate purpose. I started making homemade ice pops when Pea was three. She was on several … [Read more...]
The Universe wants me to share something with you
The universe is a funny thing. Lately, I’ve been getting little nudges to write about chronic pain in children. It’s been a while since I've written about Pea’s Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. I’ve been reluctant to write much about it because…I think she is finally in … [Read more...]
The beginner’s guide to helping your young child cope with chronic pain
There are few things in this world more heart wrenching than watching your young child in pain. Moms are supposed to be able to fix everything. Those little pain wracked eyes plead with you to take it away but when it comes to chronic pain--you just can't. This is the case … [Read more...]
On Halloween and little princess victories
Halloween this year was ridiculously fun. Maybe it was the party atmosphere and the horde of family members trick or treating with us this year, but it was full of laughter and fun. I am pretty sure there were more adult family members in our group than their were children. … [Read more...]
The weight of the world
I've rarely mentioned Juvenile Arthritis this past year. That's how life with JA is. When it is under control you mostly forget it. If you don't see it, it might just be an exaggerationbrought on by your fatigue, right? She's missed less school, spent less time at the doctor, … [Read more...]