lori-shaffer

Lori Shaffer

ADHD

adoption

alcoholism

Alzheimer's Disease

anxiety

aromatherapy

art therapy

arthritis

Autism

autism spectrum disorders

big brother

big sister

bipolar depression

boundaries

bouquets

Breast Cancer

breastfeeding

cancer

caregiver

Celiac Disease

ceremony

chemotherapy

Chewy

chocolate

chronic illness

classroom

clothing

coffee

combat veterans

coping

coronavirus

covid-19

death of a pet

Dementia

depression

diabetes

diet

digital

do not disturb

dyslexia

eco friendly

educational

eldercare

engagement

epilepsy

exercise

family support

feelings

fitness

flowers

food

food delivery

for dads

foster care

friend support

from Give InKind

gender dysphoria

gender fluidity

gender reassignment

general bereavement

gift guide

Give InKind for Groups

graphic novel

gratitude

greeting cards

grief

healing

health

healthy eating

healthy meals

hearing

heart health

hobbies

holidays

holistic

home repairs

hospice

hospital

housekeeping

infertility

leukemia

LGBTQ+

literature

local business

massage

mastectomy

meal delivery

meals

medical

medication

meditation

memorial tributes

Memory loss

mental health

miltary support

mindfulness

miscarriage

missing person

mobility challenges

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Birth

The long third trimester on my couch I was 29 weeks pregnant with my first child when I walked into a routine appointment and discovered things had changed. My cervix had shortened significantly and they admitted me with discussions of NICU stays and the endless list of possible complications. After about a week in the &hellip; Continue reading "The Long Third Trimester (on Bedrest!)"

The Long Third Trimester (on Bedrest!)

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Medical

Not worrying about pet care is an important part of receiving necessary healthcare. See how walking someone's dog can help them focus on their health.

Why Simply Walking Someone's Dog Can Lead to Better Health

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Pandemic School Featured

Editorial

Reflections of Pandemic Teachers There are over 3.6 million teachers in the United States &#8211; and this past year, they had to change everything they thought they knew about educating their students and quickly adapt to a new world. When schools began shutting down in-person learning in March of 2020, we all thought it would &hellip; Continue reading "The Pandemic Teacher &#8211; One Year Later"

The Pandemic Teacher - One Year Later - Give InKind

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General Support

Boston-based non-profit provides home and heart to Families Seeking Medical Treatment. Learn how Hospitality Homes organized support on Give InKind.

Hospitality Homes Provides Home and Heart - Give InKind

 Boston-Based Non-Profit Provides Home and Heart to Families Seeking Medical Treatment Imagine having to sleep in your car or even a hospital closet simply to stay close to your loved one while they undergo medical treatment. Many families are burdened by the costs and uncertainty of travel and living expenses while seeking medical care in &hellip; Continue reading "Hospitality Homes Provides Home and Heart"

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Baby-after-Cancer

The Chick Mission is a non-profit that fights for women's rights to fertility preservation when diagnosed with cancer. Learn more about our partnership.

Cancer Should Never Mean The End to the Dream of Having a Baby - Give InKind

Chick Mission fights for women&#8217;s rights to fertility preservation when diagnosed with cancer Before she was even 40 years old, Amanda had been diagnosed with cancer three times. Overwhelmed with her diagnosis of breast cancer, treatment options, and the myriad of appointments ahead, she also knew that she wanted to preserve her fertility for the &hellip; Continue reading "Cancer Should Never Mean The End to the Dream of Having a Baby"

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Read one family's journey after their son was diagnosed with autism, and how their community came together to provide ongoing support.

My Son Has Autism - And We Needed All The Support We Could Find - Give InKind

In Crisis and In Joy &#8211; Families of Children with Autism Need Ongoing Support When Daniel was just two and a half, he was diagnosed with Autism. His parents Pat and Tina Meade would be thrust into doctor appointments, therapies, and a world of uncertainty. Daniel had good days and bad days &#8211; but when &hellip; Continue reading "My Son Has Autism &#8211; And We Needed All The Support We Could Find"

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Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Meredith Kinney, offers expert tips to help with the new mom fog and get the new mom sleep.

New Mom Fog - Please let me get some sleep! - Give InKind

Advice from the new mom and new baby sleep expert As many moms will tell you &#8211; it is a blur those first few months after your baby is born. Up all night, trying to figure out cues for when they want to eat, sleep or burp and how to simply get a nap in &hellip; Continue reading "New Mom Fog &#8211; Please let me get some sleep!"

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Sleep tips from certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Meredith Kinney, to help ease the time change transition for a baby as we spring forward.

How to help your baby "Spring Forward" to the time change - Give InKind

On Sunday, March 14, we will &#8220;Spring Forward&#8221; and move our clocks ahead an hour.  Babies and toddlers may be affected by this change more than you would think. Here are a few tips from certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Meredith Kinney, to help ease the transition.   First, plan ahead. Make sure your child is getting &hellip; Continue reading "How to help your baby &#8220;Spring Forward&#8221; to the time change"

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Holding Hands

The call came in the middle of the night. They had a liver. An organ transplant brought life back into this nana's life, and Give InKind supported the family during her recovery.

Organ Transplant: Middle of the Night Miracle

Organ Transplant: Middle of the Night Miracle - Give InKind

She named it Bubba.  Two and a half years ago my husband and I received a text, &#8220;Moms in the hospital, she was coughing up blood this morning.&#8221; In the flurry of events that followed over the next few days including her being airlifted for emergency and life-saving surgery to her liver that caused massive &hellip; Continue reading "Organ Transplant: Middle of the Night Miracle"

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Surgery / Injury

The road to recovery after a heart transplant is a full-time job. Kathleen waited for three years for her new heart. Read her story.

Heart Transplant Gives Second Chance - Give InKind

The road to recovery after a heart transplant is a full time job. After three years of waiting, and two prior attempts, on November 14, 2020, Kathleen received her new heart.   Kathleen suffered from congenital heart disease. She underwent her first surgery was in 2002 for a mitral valve prolapse. After the surgery, she had &hellip; Continue reading "Heart Transplant Gives Second Chance"

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Some siblings just simply have a rough time adjusting to the attention shifting a bit in the house. Get tips to help with the transition to a new sibling.

Adjusting to a New Sibling - Give InKind

How to help the Big Brother or Big Sister Welcome their Sibling Home When my daughter was born, my now &#8220;middle child&#8221; was not happy. I sat on the couch on the first day we were home from the hospital and asked him to come sit with me and cuddle. His little four year old &hellip; Continue reading "Adjusting to a New Sibling"

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Parker Ayres

Cancer

A father receives a Burkitt Lymphoma cancer diagnosis and his family sets up for the battle of their lives, with help from their village on Give InKind.

Family Profile: Parker Takes on the Battle of His Life - Give InKind

Be where your feet are! Dad battles cancer with messages of life&#8217;s clarity On Thanksgiving, Parker couldn&#8217;t eat. The turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes sat on his plate as he sat in excruciating pain. The next morning, he would go to the hospital and soon learn he had aggressive Burkitt Lymphoma. &#8220;They didn&#8217;t even stage &hellip; Continue reading "Family Profile: Parker Takes on the Battle of His Life"

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In a child's mind - the word cancer isn't necessarily a scary word. Get tips for how to talk to your kids about a cancer diagnosis.

Talking to Your Kids About Your Cancer - Give InKind

I have cancer. How do I tell my kids? In a child&#8217;s mind &#8211; the word cancer isn&#8217;t necessarily a scary word. Don&#8217;t scare them with your own fear. When Amie Lands was diagnosed with aggressive Head &amp; Neck cancer, her boys were only six and two. Throughout her battle, Amie, a Certified Grief Coach, &hellip; Continue reading "Talking to Your Kids About Your Cancer"

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Caring for their NICU baby during COVID. Baby defied odds and made significant progress at CHOP since her birth including surgery and treatment.

Act of (Give In)Kindness - Families Come Together to Care for NICU Parents

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Triathlon!

When Amie received the diagnosis of Head & Neck cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, she went into warrior-mode. Read her story and how she used Give InKind for support.

Amie's Story: Aggressive Cancer Unleashes a Warrior

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When NJ State Trooper, Det. Daniel Shalikar found out fellow Trooper Cassandra Pugh-Peditto was expecting a child who would have some medical challenges, they knew they wanted to help.

In Health Care Crisis, Acts of Kindness Have Huge Impact on New Jersey Family at CHOP

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Senior Support

If you have baby boomer parents who are hesitant about receiving support, remind that it doesn't have to be so hard them when others truly want to help.

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