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Episode 16: REGAN REEDER | “Celebrating the Holidays with a Medically-Fragile Child”
Episode 16
Tuesday, 26 November, 2024
In this holiday-themed episode 16, we welcome Regan Reeder back to the podcast to discuss the complexities of celebrating the holidays with a medically fragile child. She recounts their many holiday experiences with her daughter, Myka, and covers practical tips for traveling with special medical needs while emphasizing the significance of emergency preparedness. Richie and Regan discuss family challenges, essential packing tips, dietary restrictions, and the importance of support from family and friends. The discussion touches on empathy, understanding, and the significance of creating joyful memories despite the challenges. If your goal is to be present and supportive with your family over the holidays, then you’ll be greatly encouraged by Regan’s words! Regan Reeder is a co-founder of Pressing On and currently a K-12 Cyber Special Education Facilitator. She’s always an advocate for the outsider and on the lookout for helpful, inclusive practices, especially for those with special needs. As a medical momma who’s experienced her daughter’s long road to recovery from liver transplant, Regan’s passionate about resourcing other transplant families. She’ll be spending lots of time watching the Hallmark Channel here over the holidays and enjoying family time making memories with Richie, Alivia and Myka. Links & Resources: https://www.pressingon.org/hospital-checklists https://www.getmyid.com/medical SPONSOR: The Pressing On Podcast is sponsored by the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA). https://cota.org
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