Sick child in hospital bed

Here are some personal tips on How to handle your child having Emergency Surgery. I was unfortunate to be in this situation just a few short weeks ago, when my middle son Max, who is twelve years old had this happen. He had been complaining of belly pain by his belly button. I thought he may have done something during spring football training that day. I had him drink some water and go on to bed.

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"My child is not like all kids."

Having a seriously ill child can force a parent to make some tough choices when it comes to taking time off work. A law passed in France this week allows workers to donate their days off to a colleague caring for a seriously ill child.