November is Children’s Grief Awareness month and I couldn’t have found a more deserving person to be featured than Bryce Fields. After losing his younger sister in a tragic car accident, Bryce channeled his pain and grief by writing a book with his grandfather that addresses the grieving process from a child’s point of view. […]
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“Sometimes, someone comes into your life expectantly, takes your heart by surprise and changes your life forever”. In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness month, we are featuring a remarkable mom of four teenage daughters. Gayle embodies this quote as she shares her story on Beyond the Waiting Room of being blessed twice with daughters with […]
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Welcome to Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This is a wonderful time for us to celebrate individuals who share a unique diagnosis. We rejoice in making the greater population aware of the fulfilling lives of our family members in the Down syndrome community. We also strive to make you aware of encounters that are not so […]
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Catherine has taken occupational, speech or physical therapy since she was 3 months old. Therapy sessions have helped her blossom and overcome many challenges. With the onset of COVID-19, safe practices and social distancing supported the need to shift to virtual therapy sessions. Over the past few months, many of you have asked about Catherine’s […]
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Telemedicine is a growing trend and many of us opt for this type of care. This is especially true in the midst of COVID-19. Every member of our family has had a virtual appointment with a health professional in the past year. If you are considering telemedicine, here are a few steps to help you […]
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School is back in session and many of us are starting the year with virtual learning. As a parent, you’ve been called on to facilitate your child’s education in a distinctive manner. You may feel a bit uneasy and unsure about taking on this task. Beyond the Waiting Room connected with homeschool veteran, Lauree Iedema […]
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Our family celebrates 10 years of giving back to Braswell Child Development Center http://www.braswellkids.com/ We have a long standing relationship with Braswell that dates back to Christina’s formative years where she spent summer camp at the center. Catherine later attended as a student in their early child development program. We started serving just one family and […]
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Catherine’s virtual summer camp experience was a roaring success. The two week adventure, orchestrated through zoom, took her on a host of creative prospects that kept her intrigued to learn more. The interesting themes presented a unique backdrop to unlock educational material and have fun in a creative way. Take a peek at a few […]
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Summer camps are a fundamental tradition in the lives of our children. Youngsters look forward to fun opportunities to foster independence, learn new skills and reconnect with friends. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we have added safety concerns of wearing masks, taking temperatures, and social distancing. To minimize risks of contracting COVID-19, we opted for a virtual […]
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Our COVID-19 frontline series continues as we chat with Dr. Melody Stampe, DDS, FAGD. I’ve been a patient at her practice, Cityline Dental Care for several years and have personally appreciated the high standard of dental care I’ve received from the entire staff. Many are asking if it’s safe to visit the dentist during a […]
