by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 6, 2024 | Books, Children
I’ve been going to the hospital to visit my youngest brother, who had open heart surgery. After I said goodnight to my brother, I planned to swing by pediatrics again. Last week, my friend’s two-year-old was in the hospital while my brother was...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 3, 2024 | Children
A special day called International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is coming up in a couple of weeks. This holiday, held every year on February 15, is all about raising awareness of pediatric cancer and supporting the families it impacts. International Childhood...
by Mardie Caldwell | Dec 1, 2023 | Children
Knowing a child who is battling cancer is heart-wrenching and can make one feel helpless. When you want to provide more than emotional support, choosing just the right gifts for cancer patients can be difficult. There are some definite “do nots” when...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 28, 2023 | Children
When that doctor says the words, “Your child has cancer,” it is devastating. It takes time to overcome the shock and process all your emotions which probably range from fear and anger to sadness. Once you do, you move on to seeking all the information you...
