Managing Pediatric Diabetes Finding out your child has diabetes can be a scary and nerve-racking experience for everyone involved. Luckily, there are a lot of resources that exist to help guardians take care of their children. Although there is technically no cure for diabetes, children struggling with this disease can lead quite normal lives if…
What is Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury? Pediatric traumatic brain injuries occur when there is a direct or indirect blow to the head, and they can range from mild, to moderate or severe. This includes bumps, bruises, concussions, skull fractures, and more serious brain injuries. Symptoms vary depending on the site of the injury, the extent…
What is Pediatric Chronic Lung Disease? Pediatric Chronic Lung Disease (CLD) is a long-term respiratory problem that can affect infants and is also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia. CLD can range from mild to severe and has different types including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In children, chronic lung disease means that there is damage in…
Palliative Aquatics Therapy Different complex medical conditions all require different treatment for children with limiting illnesses. Some may wonder what aquatics therapy is and how can it help their child? At George Mark Children’s House, we develop an individualized care plan for each child, coordinating services among the George Mark care team—pediatricians, nurses and nursing…
How To Parent A Terminally Ill Child Parenting a terminally ill child can be one of the most difficult tasks a parent can face. Parents not only have to care for their child, but they also must do so while they are trying to care for themselves. It may not be possible to cure your…
How To Tell My Child They’re Dying Having your child diagnosed with a terminal illness can be one of the most devastating and scary things for any parent to encounter. As a child becomes more aware, they may start to ask questions about their illness, which can add even more confusion, sadness, anger to you…
Cherishing the Joys and Embracing the New Year A message from our Founder, Dr. Kathy Hull For our newest staff members, who I may not yet have had the opportunity to meet, let me introduce myself. I am Kathy Hull, wearer of many hats here at George Mark: Founder, Staff Psychologist, member of our Board…
Choosing Children’s Bereavement Centers Children’s bereavement support refers to the assistance given to family members during the time of grief of a loved one. Bereavement, grief, and loss can affect people in many ways and cause different symptoms. It is important to know that there is no right or wrong way to feel and it…
Blessings Big and Small A message from George Mark Children’s House CEO, Linda Ashcraft-Hudak I recognize that appreciation is the path to gratitude. To appreciate, it helps to be in the moment and reflect on the goodness that is present. Here is my conundrum — being present and in the moment has always been a…
When Is It Time For Hospice Care? When a loved one becomes ill, you don’t always have the energy to think about logistics, how you will handle the future, or much less, when to use hospice care. It is much more important to enjoy the laughs, smiles, and intimate moments you have with them. By…
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