Holiday Tips & Tricks

Hey Community! We asked you about your favorite tips and tricks for getting through the holidays. Here are the top 6...

Have sound blockers available at all times.
Keep your child's favorite snacks on hand.
Traveling? Plan ahead with a social story and written schedule.
Make sure your child's favorite toys and fidgets are on hand.
At gatherings or crowded spaces, plan an escape route or identify a quiet location to retreat to if needed.
Know your limit. Sometimes parents need a snack or quiet location, too!

Sound familiar? These are great tips for all family members, huh?

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Traveling to Doernbecher? Tips and tricks from an experienced Mom... By Lauren White

So you’re going to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Over the years our family has been up there quite a bit and we have learned some tips and tricks that might help your family make the process a little smoother.
Hi, my name is Lauren and I am married with two kids. I have a daughter who is 9 and a son, Bauer, who is 7. We live in Medford. Bauer was born with a Rare Chromosome Disease that resulted in Developmental Delay, a heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot, low muscle tone, mild/moderate hearing loss, and vision issues. For the first few years of his life he ate through a g-tube.

On the night Bauer was born we found out that he had Tetralogy of Fallot. We were told he would have to go to Doernbecher so he could have it repaired, but we weren’t sure exactly when. It ended up that he required his open heart surgery at three months old. It was a terrifying time, but we found great comfort from the doctors and nurses at Doernbecher. I think what I took away from our first visit …

A new start by Marci Mortensen

Life is an adventure by Kayleigh Bitz

My family and I have lived in the Rogue Valley our whole lives. We enjoy the outdoors, like most Oregonians, and always try to get out and have fun. Camping was part of our own childhood, so like most parents we want to implement that for our kids. We have 2 beautiful daughters who are growing up far too fast. One is 11 and teaches us more than we can teach her, the other is 5 and has complex medical needs including being on the autism spectrum. On top of her complex medical needs she is without words and has no understanding of safety. This keeps us busy and acting as a team to make sure she is safe and ok while we make those memories.
We do not let those medical challenges slow us down when it comes to seeking adventure. Being closed in can honestly make it harder on anyone, so we get out and we go hiking, biking, camping and then some. We pre-plan any trip and ask questions ahead of time when renting homes or cabins. Those questions for me generally include asking about the door loc…

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