Parenting with Ehlers-Danlos
EDS Back to School Special – Prep for K-12, College & Accommodations
If you are a student or a parent of a child who needs extra support for their illness and/or disability accommodations for school or to enter and succeed in grammar school up to college, this is for you and just in time with our list of helpful resources. For Students K-12 Read our resourceful guide […]
A Mother’s Day Shout Out from An EDS Mom and The Producer of Complicated
As a parent, it is hard to witness your child suffering with symptoms and physical pain. As mothers, we are often looked to, to make everything better, right? When my kids started having medical issues, I quickly learned that there was no parenting book to teach how to comfort and support your child when an […]
Pey Carter and Daughter Abigail Speak About Their EDS Children’s Book
Pey Carter, a public speaker and author from Eau Claire, WI, and their daughter, Abigail Bailey, have a children’s book about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in the works: Bendy Bones and Stretchy Skin: An Ehlers-Danlos Story. In addition, Pey just finished a Kickstarter for an Ehlers-Danlos coloring book and is working on a memoir of their own. […]
Zebra Mamas: Parenting a Child With EDS
The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a collection of heritable connective tissue disorders* that affect many organ systems and often come with several other conditions. It’s a genetic condition, which means many families manage the lives of several zebras simultaneously. Living with complex conditions such as EDS as an adult is challenging at the best of […]
Parental Preparation for Securing Accommodations at K-12 School for Children with the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Please note: the author is based in the United States, so these are resources available in the US. Check with your school or local government education office or website for processes available in your country. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the law in the United States that ensures every child in public […]
Mom with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Gets a Grant to Pay for a Scooter
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 […]
How Can Schools Better Understand Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
The pressures from the school environment are difficult enough when a student is well. EDS students have more challenges than the average student,and need the cooperation of the school administration and teachers. By Jenny – Cheetahs In My Shoes “As both a parent of 2 children with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (or if it isn’t, something […]
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Featured in TV News Story – Watch Video
Megan is a talented artist with Hypermobile EDS. Watch her video story featured on a Philadelphia TV news station. This is a good example of how patients can spread awareness of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in their local communities. Watch the video EDS Awareness Notes: In media reports, there tend to be some inaccuracies or misleading statements. We wanted to […]
