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From Tube Feeds to Oral Feeds: Where to Start
How to create memorable, positive experiences during mealtimes.
Your Child’s Developmental Milestones: What to Expect and How to Cheer Them On
Let's talk about developmental milestones—those little markers that tell us our kiddos are growing and learning like champs.
Monitoring Your Baby's Health: a Post-NICU Guide
Believe in yourself. You and your baby are ready for this next step on your journey—after all, your medical team wouldn’t be sending you home if you weren’t.
Nurturing Hope: The Vital Role of Post-NICU Care
When your baby graduates from the NICU, a new phase for your family begins: post-NICU care. It’s exciting to bring your baby home (congrats!) but we know it can also feel overwhelming to manage their important medical appointments, therapies, medications and more…
10 Self-Care Tips for Parents of NICU Grads
Having trouble making time for yourself? We have some ideas to get you started.
helpful links
NICU Alumni is proud to serve NICU grads and their families—and we’re not alone. There are amazing groups and organizations that can also support you while you’re still in the NICU, during your transition home, and into the future.
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CDC: What Is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention Contact Info by State (CDC)
Jack’s Basket - support for new diagnosis of Down syndrome
Pathways.org - a valuable resource offering free materials to help you understand developmental milestones and age-appropriate activities
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
How to Find a Special Education Advocate
The ARC - supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion.
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Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
Me Two Books - This blog contains book reviews and activities for the family.
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