July is the month of a lot of great things: The Fourth of July, long summer nights, fresh fruit, fireflies, and summer vacation. But there's something else great about this…
Happy Friday! How's the the sweltering heat treating you all (if you're on the east coast of the US, that is)? Hoping you are keeping cool! In the meantime, check out…
We've all seen them - gymnasts jumping high, twirling low, and bending their bodies in ways most of us never thought possible! And if you think about it, gymnastics in…
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common form of arthritis in children. It occurs when the body's autoimmune system attacks healthy tissue and causes inflammation of the joints. What triggers…
Growing pains usually occur in younger children and are equally common in girls and boys. They are characterized by aches and pains and often occur in the lower limbs, usually…
He wrestles, plays football and enjoys the day-to-day activities many 14-year-old boys would. Unlike many 14-year-olds, Drake was diagnosed with SoJIA, or systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis. “I have yet to…
Hold the phone! Hold. Wait. Uhhhh am I reading this right? There is a mom, who seems to have good intentions, a mom who clearly loves her young daughter who…
Are you a concerned parent or loved one of a child who has Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I read such an uplifting online…
The history of the world stands on the importance of community. No sole genius alters the pages of time without some kind of support group, and the Parent Stories from…
I cannot get enough inspiration from Moms and Dads who are heroically trying to find answers when their children are sick—and doctors are scratching their heads! I read about a…
‘Tis the season for caring and sharing, and I know of no other mother and family who need it more—not just compassion and care, but also effective treatments for her…
Every parent here knows that feeling of helplessness when you see your child in pain from a chronic rare disease that has no cure. Sara and her husband have experienced…
Imagine that one day you have a healthy, lively 5-year-old daughter. Then, in the span of two short weeks she's sick with a fever and rash and then spends 57…
It saddens me that kids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have a tough time growing up. Unlike other kids, they live with chronic pain and stiffness, swelling, fatigue, and a…
The next time you’re having a crappy day, think of the 1000s of kids across the globe who are suffering because they have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JIA is one…
I used to work with a woman who had a houseful of kids, so she always had an interesting story to tell. One story that stands out to me is…
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