I have a hard time looking at photographs of myself from when I was 14. I was in pretty rough shape. My cheeks were puffy and covered with pimples, ... Read more
I’ve always loved the first few days of summer. As a kid, I spent that time in the grass, enjoying the sun’s warmth. The sun’s heat was encompassing and ... Read more
I once looked forward to visiting my rheumatologist. At the time, I was participating in a study following the progress of children with JA. At every visit, I filled ... Read more
As a new school year dawns, many parents scramble to get school supplies. When I was a kid, my mum and I had a hard time preparing for the ... Read more
The last two weeks of August have always been hard for me. Knowing that school was around the corner came with mixed feelings. As much as I enjoyed school ... Read more
Dear teacher, This year, you’ll have a student who has juvenile arthritis (JA). You may be surprised because “kids aren’t supposed to get arthritis.” You may wonder if it’s ... Read more
When I was in high school, swim class was mandatory for all students. While most of my classmates dreaded it, I loved swimming! It was so refreshing to get ... Read more
Most kids remember finding any excuse to get out of doing homework or chores. I remember using every excuse to get out of “shot” day. Every Friday after school, ... Read more
At age 19, a doctor told me I was on the road to osteoporosis. My jaw dropped. My pediatric rheumatologist never talked about my bone health, let alone mentioned that ... Read more
There are so many moments in childhood that can cause discomfort. Wearing pinchy church shoes and being expected to sit quietly for mass can feel impossible when you’re young. ... Read more
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