advocacy

Caring for a Family Member in the Hospital

Caring for a Family Member in the Hospital

The basics of caring for a family member in the hospital, whether a child or adult, are the same. Maybe what recently worked for my Mom can help you, too, when your loved one is hospitalized.

When Life Gets Really Crazy, I Dream About Our Vacation

When Life Gets Really Crazy, I Dream About Our Vacation

Sometimes our loved ones have to be our top priority. However, as my mom demonstrated, such is not always the case. Mom’s example is why I’m taking my husband’s words seriously.

Six Caregiving Advocacy Tips I'm Learning All Over Again

Six Caregiving Advocacy Tips I'm Learning All Over Again

The six caregiving advocacy tips I’m learning all over again come with compliments from my mom. She’s experienced some health challenges over the past few months, so my siblings and I are advocating on her behalf. During my years as caregiver for my young son with chronic medical needs, my husband and I gradually discovered six caregiving advocacy tips that work in any caregiving situation.

Seven Ways to Demonstrate Christ-Like Advocacy

Seven Ways to Demonstrate Christ-Like Advocacy

I was scrolling through my social media when an image popped up that said, “Calling me mama bear is a sweet way to describe the fact that I’d tear you open if you hurt my child.” I giggled in agreement, but later pondered the question, “What does Christ-like advocacy look like for my child?” Here are seven ways I found to advocate that represent Christ well.