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Hi All, I was "inspired" to write a short little article (I also posted it as a blog). I hope you like it. Hugs, hope, and happy holidays! Lisa <b>Giving Our Children Gifts for a Lifetime: Using Tough Situations as Teachable Moments</b> by Lisa C. Greene A mom of a ten-year-old boy with...

Hi All, I just posted a new section to my website for parenting toddlers and preschoolers with CF. Charles Dickens wrote in A Tale of Two Cities: "It was the best of times and it was the worst of times..." The same could also be said about the toddler years! This is a time of discovery...

Hi All, I just posted a new section to my website for parenting toddlers and preschoolers with CF. Charles Dickens wrote in A Tale of Two Cities: "It was the best of times and it was the worst of times..." The same could also be said about the toddler years! This is a time of discovery...

Hi All, Think twice about doing chest physical therapy (CPT) on your baby in the "head down" position. Parents are currently advised not to do head down CPT "if your child has acid reflux (GERD)." The problem is, infants can have acid reflux and parents might not know it (symptoms might not...

Hi All, Think twice about doing chest physical therapy (CPT) on your baby in the "head down" position. Parents are currently advised not to do head down CPT "if your child has acid reflux (GERD)." The problem is, infants can have acid reflux and parents might not know it (symptoms might not...

Hi All, The recent newsletter that included a thread on Disney inspired me to write about Disney and CF- something that's been on my To Do list for about a year! So, here it is. Please add your own tips, too. Enjoy your trip! :-) <b>Tools and Tips for Enjoying Disney World with Cystic...

Hi All, As I am getting paperwork ready for my two kids with CF to attend a couple of camps, I thought it might be fun to get your tips about what helps you enjoy and take good care of yourself at camp- how do you get your breathing treatments done, manage your meds, and stay healthy? Do you...

Hi All, I am getting paperwork ready for my kids to attend a couple of camps and wanted to let you know about some forms that I use that are helpful for educating camp counselors about CF. Go to my website at www.TipsForCFParents.com and click on "Tips for Summer Camps". Link: <a...

Hi All! This is an article by Foster and I. Each week as the videos are posted, I'll add the text about the new E. Enjoy! Lisa <b>How Do Kids <i>Really</i> Learn Responsibility? The Five Essential E's! </b> by Foster Cline, MD and Lisa C. Greene How do children really learn responsibility...

Hello CysticFibrosis.com community - My name is Lisa Greene and I'm the mom of two children with CF. In fact, I know many of you here! I've been blessed with the opportunity to team up with Foster Cline M.D., a child psychiatrist and co-founder of Love and Logic which is a very well known...

I can only post this little "article" on CF websites cause no one else would understand!! I hope it makes you smile. PS: Please don't read this if the word "fart" offends you. :-) Hugs, Lisa G <b>The Sneak Attack</b> Cystic fibrosis brings sibling rivalry to a whole new level. I've always said...

Hi All, With school starting back up, I just want to remind you of some good resources I have posted on my website. The link is: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.happyheartfamilies.citymax.com/SchoolIssues.html...

Hi Ya'll, As I was writing a response to some posts in the "school issues" thread, it ended up as an article! How do <i>you</i> tell others about CF and what do you do when they don't respond the way you think they should? It is so hard especially when it's a teacher, doctor or close family...

Hi All, If you are in the Seattle area, please join Dr. Cline and I for a free workshop at <b>Overlake Hospital in Bellevue on Thurs, June 4th; 6-8 pm. </b> The subject is parenting kids with special healthcare needs based on Love and Logic, a popular parenting program. See workshop details...

Hi All, If you are in the Seattle area, please join Dr. Cline and I for a free workshop at <b>Overlake Hospital in Bellevue on Thurs, June 4th; 6-8 pm</b>. The subject is parenting kids with special healthcare needs based on Love and Logic, a popular parenting program. See workshop details...

Hi All, I recently had this article published in Parentguide and thought you might like it. It's about hope. Speaking of hope- I went to a CF family day last weekend and heard a great presentation on all of the wonderful medications coming up to help our kids. There is so much HOPE! So, how do...

Hi All, I recently had this article published in Parentguide and thought you might like it. It's about hope. Speaking of hope- I went to a CF family day last weekend and heard a great presentation on all of the wonderful medications coming up to help our kids. There is so much HOPE! So, how do...

Happy New Year! We are launching a new class in Feb and hope you can join us. There are 2 "seats" left (it's a teleclass so your "seat" is in your own home). Here's the info: Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. is proud to announce An interactive Teleclass for Parents of Children with Cystic...

Happy New Year! We are launching a new class in Feb and hope you can join us. There are 2 "seats" left (it's a teleclass so your "seat" is in your own home). Here's the info: Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. is proud to announce An interactive Teleclass for Parents of Children with Cystic...

Hi All, Here's my newest article. I hope it helps your holidays to be calmer and more peaceful. Hugs! Lisa G mom of 2 kids with CF and author Special Needs Siblings Have Special Needs, Too! What Siblings Want You to Know... "Help! I will have a house full of relatives this Christmas. I...