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Family Motto

Family mottoes as a foundation of individual strength.

Topic(s): Finding Meaning, Living Through Hard Times, Managing Relationships
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How can you help your child feel special rather than a victim?  Here is what works for us:  1)  We always refer to our daughter's health condition, not her "disease";  2)  We remind our kids that "everybody needs something different to be healthy";  and 3)  We emphasize that we approach everything as a family.  Our family's health is stronger than any individual and we are lucky to be surrounded by friends and doctors who help us.  Our family mottoes are "we always work together as a family" and "happy, healthy, strong".