Archive for the ‘Parenting’ Category

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Book Review: The Bendy Twisty Zebra by Kimby Maxson

Posted on February 23, 2023

Move over, Dr. Seuss! Make room on children’s bookshelves for The Bendy Twisty Zebra written by Kimby Maxson and illustration by Ron Houchens. With colorful characters, catchy rhymes, and a heart-felt message, The Bendy Twisty Zebra brings to mind some of Dr. Seuss’s famous books. While children of all ages (even grown-up children!) can enjoy […]

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Father Raising Awareness with Ryan Challenge and Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)

Posted on August 27, 2018

  By: Hillary Floren Posted: Aug 14, 2018 06:48 AM MDT EL PASO, Texas – Ryan Dolliver is like most 3-year-old boys.  He loves to play with his sister, laugh, destroy things and he can be mischievous. Ryan has a great smile, and when he laughs it is infectious. He has no clue he is living with […]

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Being different doesn’t mean that you’re alone with EDS

Posted on February 21, 2018

No More Monkey Bars: A 13-Year-Old’s Journey With A Rare Genetic Condition by Isabella ‘Kitty’ Yim An email from Louis DeLauro, a middle school teacher at the Grey Nun Academy in Yardley, Pennsylvania. He wrote: “Isabella Yim is 13 years old and is a star in my Language Arts Classroom. All of us found her […]

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Ian’s Story: A 4-Year-Old Living with EDS

Posted on July 27, 2016

By Taylor Barth   LINCOLN, Neb. — Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a disorder that only impacts about 1 in 2,500 people. According to the Ehlers-Danlos Society, it’s under and mis-diagnosed. For about a year, one Lincoln family has helped their son learn to cope with the syndrome. By sharing his story, they hope to help raise […]

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Family with Humor and Faith Managing Their Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Posted on August 10, 2015

This Cincinnati family has 4 members with Ehlers-Danlos. Their strong faith gives them courage to persevere. They believe their childrens’ challenges have helped them to grow and become better people. Amy Schulze and her daughter, Elizabeth, lead 2 support groups for EDSers. By Sue Kiesewetter, Enquirer contributor. FAIRFIELD TWP. – Seventeen-year-old Elizabeth “Wizzy” Schulze used to think being tired […]

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Join Effort by Sending a Birthday Card to Jasmine, Turning 14 with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Posted on August 8, 2015

You can help this courageous EDS girl have “the best 14th Birthday ever” by sending her a Birthday card.  Include your encouragement, motivational songs, or positive story — to show her you understand the struggles of EDS.  Her Birthday is August 31st, so get your wishes in the mail!  Address provided below.  __ Watch Jazzy’s story in […]

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Henry Has Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Posted on May 13, 2015

Little Henry and his family are struggling with Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. It took a year to be diagnosed. Now that the cause of his symptoms has been identified, his parents can better care for him.

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Mom with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Gets a Grant to Pay for a Scooter

Posted on April 6, 2015

This UK mom is now more mobile!  After receiving a grant for a scooter, she can now spend more quality time with her kids. By Tom Murphy of the Westmorland Gazette. AN EDEN mum-of-two who suffers from a life-changing syndrome is looking forward to regaining her independence after receiving a £500 grant to pay for a […]

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