article thumbnail

How a Cystic Fibrosis Drug Given Prenatally Changed the Lives of One Family

Stanford Childrens

Before birth, both of the couple’s sons — Jaxon, born in 2018, and Elijah, born in 2020 — developed bowel blockages related to cystic fibrosis , a genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. After the surgeries, Jaxon and Elijah faced extended hospital stays and long-term digestive complications. “Our

article thumbnail

5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Empty stomach vs full stomach – teach your child how their digestive system works and why we eat when our stomachs feel ‘empty’, and don’t eat when our stomachs feel ‘full’. Our mission is to Activate, Educate, Motivate and Innovate schools and parents through a series of events and workshops.

article thumbnail

5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Empty stomach vs full stomach – teach your child how their digestive system works and why we eat when our stomachs feel ‘empty’, and don’t eat when our stomachs feel ‘full’. Our mission is to Activate, Educate, Motivate and Innovate schools and parents through a series of events and workshops.