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The Other Back-to-School Checklist: Redefining a Successful School Year for Kids With EDS

As a mother of three children living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the start of a new school year has always brought a certain amount of anxiety. While many of my mom friends and their kids were shopping for new clothes and school supplies, excited about the possibilities of a fresh start, my back-to-school “to-do” list often […]

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4 Tips on How To Navigate School as a Student with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) as a high school student can be especially challenging. The normal struggle of balancing academics, extracurriculars, and social life, all while trying to figure out who you are as a person, is overwhelming for most teenagers and is made more complicated when having to manage a chronic illness. Many times, […]