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For the first time ever, my 6-year-old son, Cayden, enjoyed a night of bowling. We discovered a program called Kids Bowl Free. Bowling allies that participate in this program offer kids ages 2-15 two free games every day during the summer. My mom and I took advantage of this amazing…

As the school year comes to an end, my 6-year-old son, Cayden, had a kindergarten graduation ceremony. I was so glad I could attend, because Cayden was really looking forward to it. His face lit up when he saw my mother and me in the crowd. My favorite part…

Last week, for the first time, I was able to watch my 6-year-old son, Cayden, participate in a field day at school. I remember having field days when I was in elementary school and was excited for Cayden to have a similar experience. Parents were invited to tag along…

Last week, I sat down with the folks who assisted my 6-year-old son, Cayden, during this past school year. The team included a learning support teacher, his kindergarten teacher, and his three therapists — an occupational therapist, physical therapist, and speech therapist. The purpose of the meeting…

Note: This column describes the author’s son’s experiences with Nexviazyme and Lumizyme. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy or changing its dose. My 6-year-old son, Cayden, has received infusions of enzyme replacement therapy for the entirety…

House hunting isn’t easy, especially when you’re searching for an affordable wheelchair-accessible home. But thankfully, we managed to find a beautiful one that fits our monthly budget for rent, and drumroll … it’s wheelchair accessible! We’ve been planning to move for quite a while. My 6-year-old son, Cayden, isn’t…

Parents never want to see their children experience anything hard or painful. Yet I can recall many times when I’ve had to put my 6-year-old son, Cayden, through something difficult for his own good. One of my memories from his early years is when he had to get a…

Life has been a bit hectic lately. My family has many changes coming up, and each one brings its own challenges. I’ve lived in the same town for most of my life, as have my children. But that may soon change. Our family is growing, and we’ll be welcoming another…

My 6-year-old son, Cayden, is no stranger to ear infections. When he was 2, we decided it was time to solve the problem of recurring ear infections once and for all. His otolaryngologist recommended implanting ear tubes. Tubes are pretty common, so I wasn’t overly concerned about the…

At the young age of 16, I gave birth to my now 6-year-old son, Cayden. Like any new parent, I had to learn patience. I was raising a child while I was still a child myself, and it was no easy task. However, I quickly discovered that I would learn…