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The Nonstop Juggle of Compound Caregiving

By Amanda Singleton — 2020

Ways to stay afloat when you are providing care for multiple people at the same time

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How Chronic Illness or Disability Affects a Family

Families—especially those who communicate openly—may be strengthened by experiences associated with managing their child’s health condition or disability.

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Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health
2021
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The Circle of Care Guidebook for Caregivers of Children and Adolescents Managing Crohn’s Disease

Children and adolescents with Crohn’s disease deserve particular attention, as they often develop more severe disease, and have more specialized needs, in comparison with adults.

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The National Alliance for Caregiving
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Bella

How do you know when it’s time to take your autistic, bipolar twelve-year-old daughter to the psych ward?

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Edward Bradshaw
2017
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When the Caregivers Need Healing

Nicholas Pinter’s autism and bipolar disorder pose challenges for his parents. His father, Mike, right, learned mindfulness methods to help reduce his stress.

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Catherine Saint Louis
2014
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What Parents Can Do to Make a Child’s Chronic Illness Easier

When a child’s wellbeing depends on vigilant monitoring and consistent medical attention, the everyday anxiety and stress that all parents deal with is made worse by the fact that failing to keep up with treatment can be a matter of life and death.

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Alina Morawska, Amy Mitchell
2015
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Caring for a Seriously Ill Child

Taking care of a chronically ill child is one of the most draining and difficult tasks a parent can face. Beyond handling physical challenges and medical needs, you’ll have to deal with your child’s emotional needs and the impact that a prolonged illness can have on the entire family.

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Reviewed by KidsHealth Medical Experts
2015
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