Reducing the consequences of mom-brain.
Goodness knows I need all the help I can get. I think we saw the doctor last month, but it’s all a blur. For a healthy child like mine, my postnatal lack of brain power isn’t really an issue. Much. But it certainly could be. Whether your child is in perfect health or not, Your Child’s Health and Wellness Record will keep the important health information safe and organized.
Designed by Canadian RN, BScN, photographer and mother of three, Karen Melnick, Your Child’s Health and Wellness Record along with the companion Document Organizer are both extremely thorough and very well organized. You’d be hard pressed to find something on the market that even comes close. Both are hardcover and filled with beautiful black and white photography (a la Karen).
The record book is essentially a health journal for parents to record health, wellness and educational details for their child. Karen recommends one book per child which can then be given to them when they enter adulthood and begin to manage their own health. This is not a medical advice book. Rather, the focus is on parents learning to communicate with health professionals to ensure that your concerns are taken seriously, advocating collaboratively for your child, and learning what details are important to record and why. Granted, it’s not rocket science, but I don’t know of a parent who couldn’t use a little support and the right tools to make it a little easier. I was impressed by the ample space for details about a wide variety of health professionals, such as chiropractor, speech therapist, naturopath, occupational therapist and more. They are suitable for children who are developing typically, and those who have complex health or developmental issues. A book like this is hard to find. I suppose that’s why it’s been honoured with the Exceptional Parent Award of Excellence. Well deserved.
The companion document organizer is a customizable, 3-ring binder for organizing reports, assessments, resource materials, report cards and more. If the binder doesn’t come with a section you need, guaranteed there’s a label in there for you to make your own. One binder is enough for your whole family. No more stray post-its and sheets of loose-leaf – yay!
Karen’s site also offers some great tips on how to talk so your health professionals will listen to help you become an effective advocate for the little people you love so much.
Each item is sold separately for $39.99 Can. / $34.99 US each and are available from the order page at her website. I’d say it’s a small investment that can have a potentially huge payback in terms of your child’s health and safety. What an awesome baby shower gift this set would be!
You’ll also find Your Child’s Health and Wellness Record at our TOP Shops page! Get 10% off your order with the code H101.
Win your own award winning Health and Wellness Record and Document Organizer set, valued at $79.98. Send an email to theopinionatedparent [at] gmail [dot] com with WELLNESS in the subject line and the answer to the question In what Canadian province does Karen Melnick live? Get your answers in by midnight MST on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Congratulations, Mary!
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