Guidance, reassurance, and perspective from someone who grew up on the other side of childhood arthritis.
A childhood lesson that shaped my independence, and the parenting guidance behind Letting Your Child Try. This personal companion post shares the lived experience that taught me why stepping back matters, including the unforgettable moment a horse named Jack showed me what resilience really looks like.
Letting your child try is one of the hardest parts of parenting a child with JIA. This post explores how stepping back can help them grow stronger, braver, and more confident.
Fatigue is one of the quietest symptoms in childhood arthritis, and one of the easiest to miss. In this second post of my Parent Series, I share what fatigue can look like, what I remember from my own childhood, and how parents can support a child who’s carrying more than they can say.
Invisible pain doesn’t always look the way you expect. Kids learn to hide discomfort in quiet ways, and parents often miss the subtle signs. This post helps you understand what those signs can look like and how to support your child with gentleness and connection.
