If you’re a parent of a child with a CHD, then you’ve likely heard (or have experienced) the fact that some children with CHDs will experience learning disabilities (language delays, coordination difficulties, etc.) as well as potentially behavioral issues. It seems that research on this subject is still in its infancy yet more and more [...]
Mar 282013
One of It’s My Heart’s purposes is to provide grief and bereavement support. As we’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, there is no greater pain than the loss of a loved one. And when a parent loses a child, as much as it hurts the parents, the sibling can’t be overlooked. For the most part, [...]
Feb 212013
Our 7th annual Keep the Beat CHD Awareness walk was held in Houston this month (Feb. 9th), and it was a great success! We want to first and foremost extend our extreme thanks and gratitude to all involved. From the walkers to the event sponsors, we couldn’t have done this event or made it [...]
Feb 072013
Today begins CHD Awareness week for 2013! Starting today and lasting through February 14th, the purpose of the week (just like the title of the week suggests) is to make as many people aware of CHD as possible. As we all know, spreading awareness increases the exposure in the media and will hopefully help bring [...]
Jan 172013
Okay, so we’re a few weeks late to ask Santa, but you can help with our wish list, too! Our organization keeps a wish list that is updated frequently with items we need to continue the growth of educating, advocating, and supporting those affected by CHD. Without these items, we’d be unable to provide certain [...]
Jan 032013
What’s on your list of resolutions for 2013? Do you want to lose weight, go back to school, or just reach out to a friend you haven’t seen in a while? Whatever you’ve resolved to accomplish this year, we encourage you to consider CHD advocacy. If you’re a CHD parent (or even close relative or [...]
Dec 202012
Do you have a million holiday treats to make this season? If you’re like me, you’re either making something for your children’s classes, your relatives, some type of exchange, neighbor gift-giving or just to have around the house! I always feel guilty because I know kids really want to participate and help make things, but [...]
Dec 062012
Although we expect the holiday season to be fun and full of joy, it can also be stressful. Whether due to extra house guests, crazy schedules, holiday events, shopping, cooking, or extra responsibilities, the added stress can have an impact on your children, too. It’s hard to imagine a child being stressed during the holidays, [...]
Nov 152012
It’s the season for thanksgiving, and we want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for so many different things. These are in no particular order of significance – every single item and person is of equal importance! We are always thankful for… Volunteers – without you, IMH wouldn’t run, plan, execute, or accomplish much [...]
So maybe I’m completely naive or just too “old school,” but apparently there are apps for CHD. Okay, now that I think about it, I guess that’s not strange at all…it’s basically the same as bookmarking a CHD reference website. However, one aspect I found particularly strange (and possibly inappropriate?) was a feature of one [...]
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