Presented by Stanford Health Library
This TWO-part workshop will address the special challenges parenting with a chronic illness can present. Topics to be covered include:
- Explaining your disease to your child at different ages and stages
- Having days when Mommy or Daddy does not feel well and making the most of the good days
- What your child should know about your medicines, treatments, and doctor visits
- Raising a child with a balanced perspective of health and wellness
Speakers: Miriam Wolf is a licensed clinical social worker who holds masters degrees in both social work and special education. She has more than twenty years of experience working with children and families. Miriam has a ten year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son. In 2003 Miriam was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
Laura Steuer received her masters degree in education from Stanford, and has taught elementary and middle school students in both private and public school. She has an eight-year-old-daughter. Laura has cystic fibrosis.
Mondays, September 8 and 15
Attendance is limited to the first 25
reservations.