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         Communicating with Others About Your Child's CF


Handling communication about CF with friends, family, teachers and other community members can be tough. What, when, and how much information should we share about our child's medical condition? And what do we do when people don't respond in the way we think they should- especially if it's someone really important like a teacher, doctor or close family memember? 

Here are some articles which will give you some ideas about how to handle these situations.  

  Tips for Communicating about New Diagnosis with Family and Friends
 
  Turning Knowledge Into Wisdom: Being an Effective Advocate
 
  Giving Our Children Gifts for a Lifetime: Using Tough Situations as Teachable Moments
 
  Balancing Reality with Hope: Discussing Your Child's Special Medical Needs with Other Adults
 
  Tips for Negotiating with Service Providers
 

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