Caregiver

Sprinklers and splash parks are a fun way to celebrate summer fun. They're a great and simple way to have fun in the sun while staying cool at the same...

Every baby, toddler, or kid has a slightly different routine that works for them and their atopic dermatitis. As triggers and allergens differ so does the need for products. Likewise...

As June comes to an end, summer is just beginning! Summer is officially here, in all it's heated, sunny glory. With the drastic changes in weather, come changes in activities, hours...

My sister has left. She is now a five-hour flight away, across the country where she can occasionally be reached. My niece, on the other hand, is here with me...

Sun is summertime's best friend. It's a friend to most children who enjoy the great outdoors. My toddler loves to run and have fun in the sun. She cries in...

Before I was a caregiver for my daughter and an advocate for her atopic dermatitis. I was a teenager with siblings who have atopic dermatitis. I have atopic dermatitis flare-ups...

I’m writing this from Arizona while visiting family. I’m reminded of the extra steps of skincare required in a dry climate. There are some definite benefits to having a lot...

Holding a downy baby chick is the sweetest thing. We moved to a farm when my oldest granddaughter was 4. Having been city folks, we were eager to introduce the...

I knew something was up with my little baby when she projectile vomited after drinking a bottle containing formula at only a month old.  She didn't drink it very fast...

We love pets, but we also have family members with allergies. That means we’ve had to make loving, and very hard, decisions about having a pet. In our case, we started...

I am extremely fortunate to have birthed such a sound little sleeper. My daughter has always been an overall great sleeper. Even in her "womb days," she slept very well...

When it comes to atopic dermatitis, the story is never really over. Our family understands that the road to healthy skin is full of wins and losses. During the times...

We all have our retrospective, reflective moments. One of my greatest moments of retrospect is how atopic dermatitis affected my daughter in December. My daughter missed so many days of...

As a mom and caregiver of a child with atopic dermatitis, one of my biggest struggles and goals is healthy dieting for my daughter. Of course, your diet has a...

All these tips will help make your trip a smooth and AD-free experience...

We know what the doctor says about allergies and pets for people with sensitive skin. What I’m talking about is the reality of raising a child in a dander free...

Being a caregiver is no easy task. It requires a great deal of patience, dedication, sacrifice, and understanding. Being a caregiver also requires self-reflection, education, and awareness. As a caregiver...

No matter where you live, taking care of your skin in cold weather can be difficult. You may be wearing heavy moisturizers or medications that stick to your clothing. If...

Learning how to talk about skin issues can be one of the most important aspects of helping a child with atopic dermatitis rashes and allergies. The language of atopic dermatitis...

In my online mommy chat groups as well as my mommy play date groups and parenting groups, every day I am in attendance, at least one person asks questions (and...