Parents try balancing needs of sick child with others

Q: We have four children between the ages of 5 and 13. Our youngest son has a serious medical condition that requires the majority of our time. What can we do to make sure we’re not shortchanging our other children while dealing with the burden of our youngest?

Juli: Our hearts go out to you and your son as you travel this difficult road together. Many families have gone through similar circumstances and found the stress to be profound. In fact, most children’s hospitals have support groups for family members of children with prolonged or terminal illness.

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