Special Care Moms
One might expect mothers caring for children with chronic health conditions to report negative effects on their home life. The opposite is true, however. A new study shows that caring for children with illnesses like sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus and moderate to severe asthma can be a positive experience.
Makes me a better mother 88%
Benefits my family 80%
Makes my family stronger 70%
Source: Johns Hopkins study reported in Ambulatory Pediatrics, March 2001