Being a parent of a child with Cerebral Palsy presents many challenges. The joy and love surrounding the holidays is also often complicated by the potential for stress and chaos as families are pursue into travel, reconnecting, gift giving and more. Knowing that this can be a time when any help... Read More
December 16, 2014
With the change in seasons come new challenges for parents of children with Cerebral Palsy. Whether it’s the logistics of transportation, difficulties with bills or keeping a child active while being forced indoors, there is a wide spectrum of hurdles for families with CP in their lives.
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December 02, 2014
The holidays are here, and with plenty of cheer also come a decent amount of stress over selecting a great gift for your child. While there are a number of amazing Cerebral Palsy gift guides out there, our goal is to provide one post that showcases the spectrum of options out there in order to... Read More
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November 20, 2014
The MyChild team was founded on the basis of helping families of children with Cerebral Palsy easily navigate the wide assortment of information and resources available. By ensuring the key components of Cerebral Palsy help were in one place, carefully constructed and available free of charge,... Read More
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November 17, 2014
November 17th is World Prematurity Day and the Cerebral Palsy community is as tied to the problems caused by premature birth as any other. Premature delivery is frequently associated with a... Read More
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November 11, 2014
For parents of a child with Cerebral Palsy, there are many different websites, governmental agencies, businesses and more dedicated to providing resources. The problem, though, with these groups or resources is that the there are limits to their helpfulness, reliability or accessibility. MyChild... Read More
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October 30, 2014
Oftentimes, ads by major clothing companies depict the “perfect” body types and represent images that hurt individuals’ self-image and self-esteem. This is why we are so excited to see major clothing company Gap do something unusual: feature a child with Cerebral Palsy.
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October 30, 2014
By now, you may have the perfect functional Halloween wheelchair costume ready to go. The trick now is finding the right trick-or-treating route for your child that is both accessible and safe... Read More
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October 29, 2014
Our experience in the world involves constant multisensory stimulation. Involving as many senses as possible into learning activities helps the brain develop in an optimal environment.
With the occasional exception of taste, stimulation of all the senses can be worked into almost any... Read More
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October 29, 2014
Many of us can remember the first time we rode a bike. When mom or dad let go of the seat, we were on our own! We found our balance, and with that we found freedom, a feeling like we could fly anywhere. This is an experience that any parent would want to share with their child, and thanks to... Read More
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