by Kristina Mulligan Though the holiday season is behind us, celebrations are year-round. Especially with the nicer weather trying it’s hardest to stay constant and summer right around the corner, get-togethers are becoming more frequent. There are things that are important to remember if a child with sensory processing disorder is a part of your […]
I was one of those children who was anxious about everything from age 4 on. In third grade, I had a math teacher who would hold my work up (with mistakes) as an example of what not to do. So, I decided not to go back to school for quite a while. I eventually returned, but […]
Almost anyone who has a preemie has heard of Early Intervention (EI), at least in passing. Some NICUs are really fantastic about providing parents with information about resources available to parents of preemies. Others don’t provide moms and dads with as much information, but will make basic suggestions about therapies, services, and more for preemies. […]
Milestones are seldom typical when your baby is a preemie. Whether you’re still riding the NICU rollercoaster or you’ve brought your preemie home, prematurity can make the whole concept of milestones and measurements seem like a bit of a punch in the gut. It’s not uncommon for parents of preemies to fret over delays or […]
My 32-week preemie is now a full-fledged toddler, walking about and getting into mischief. He throws all the books from their shelves, dumps the toys from their buckets, and has a habit of running away with freshly folded laundry. He does a lot of the typical toddler things, but he stands out among his peers. […]
So these past few weeks have been tough. We noticed that Dusty isn’t quite where other children his age are developmentally. I guess that’s one of the parts of having a preemie. We made the decision to schedule a reevaluation for him with the rehab center he went through when he was first born. I […]
Preemies are at a higher risk for developmental delays than full-term babies. Because of this, every parent of a preemie should know their child’s current capabilities and how they stack up against the average (you can check out developmental milestones here: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html). My three preemies have all been involved in the Early Intervention program (link: […]
So I know that when I say ‘milestones’ pretty much every preemie parent’s mind starts going crazy about all the things their little one should be doing. I can honestly say that having a preemie changes the way you look at how little ones grow and learn. I know that before we had Dusty, I […]
For Prematurity Awareness Month and beyond, we are continuing our series Prematurity Voices, where we give parents of preemies a place to share their story in their own words. This is Jenny’s story – and Joshua’s – about what parents have to do and what they can’t do for their preemies. On May 31, during […]
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