Caring for a Seriously or Chronically Ill Child

• Physical Therapy

  Doctors often recommend physical therapy for kids who have been injured or have movement problems from an illness, disease, or disability. Learn more about PT.

• Preventing Caregiver Burnout

  Caregiver burnout happens when you try to do it all without having access to the help or rest you need. Learn the signs, how to prevent burnout, and get support.

• Radiation Therapy

  Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, irradiation, or X-ray therapy, is one of the most common forms of cancer treatment.

• RASopathies

  RASopathies are a group of genetic conditions caused by problems in the RAS pathway, which is one way cells in the body communicate.

• Relaxation Techniques for Kids With Serious Illness

  Help ease your child’s pain and anxiety with these exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions.

• Sanfilippo Syndrome

  Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare condition in which the body can’t break down certain carbohydrates (sugars) in the blood, leading to serious problems in the brain and nervous system.

• Speech-Language Therapy

  Working with a certified speech-language pathologist can help a child with speech or language difficulties.

• Spina Bifida

  Spina bifida is a birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spinal cord or its coverings. It’s usually detected before a baby is born and treated right away.

• When Your Baby’s in the NICU

  Learn what a NICU visit will be like for your little one, what you can do to help, and how to find support for yourself.

• When Your Child’s in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

  It can be stressful whenever kids are in the hospital — and even more so when they’re admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). A basic understanding of the PICU can help you feel better prepared to help your child recover.