Parenting classes.

The Centre of Children’s Cardiology in Gothenburg has launched a heart children parenting class project. For two nights, parents of heart kids receive information on all sorts of things related to our children, their conditions and our our situations in general.

A psychologist talked about how relationships are tried on the arrival of a sick child. On the difficulties of having a sick sibling and lots of other interesting things that can be considered and applied in our everyday life.

The dietist talked about how to get heart-children to eat (I wouldn’t mind a follow-up class on that subject) and gave tips on how to maximise the energyvalues of what little they do eat, in order to maintain a good balance. Lots of good tips. Especially if the child is not allergic to cows milk.

The therapist told us about different allowances we can apply for, about LSS (the Act on Support and Service for Persons with Certain Disabilities) and about insurances.

A dental specialist told us to take extra care in looking after our heart-childrens’ teeth. Due to small, frequent, all-hours meals and a poor enamel status due to lack of oxygen, they have a much higher risk of tooth decay and caries.

It was also a great opportunity to meet other parents in the same or a similar situation as ourselves. I hope they’ll keep this up. And develop it. Maybe they already have? Have you heard of classes like these?