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Parenting real stories

Read real life accounts of parent’s experiences of dealing with a sick or disabled child.

General anaesthetic: behind the scenes by Louise

Ten-year-old Charlotte underwent a four-hour procedure to reconstruct her malformed ear at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Here Charlotte’s mum, Louise, tells the story of the lead up to surgery, and how an unexpected panic attack nearly prevented Charlotte from getting her long-awaited operation.

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Putting a stop to bullying by Nicky

When Nicky discovered her daughter was being bullied, she did everything she could to put a stop to it but it wasn't easy. She realised that when it comes to bullying, it's the parents that need to take responsibility for their child's happiness.

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My son's struggle with dyslexia

Ben wasn't diagnosed with dyslexia until he was seven years old. But his mum, Ruth, sensed there was a problem from the very beginning.

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Septacaemia real story by Alison

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