Coworkers of my husband held a Halloween party and charged admission for us. We were very uncomfortable with the idea at first, but they were looking for an excuse to have a party, and it helped us out. Keeping track of medical bills is time-consuming, frustrating, and exhausting. Making the calls and writing the letters over contested claims or errors in billing are very helpful. Ask the teacher to send the school newspaper and other news along with assignments.
Classmates can sign a brightly colored banner to send to the hospital.
Brent's kindergarten class sent a packet containing a picture drawn for him by each child in the class. They also made him a book. Another time they sent him a letter written on huge poster board. He couldn't wait to get back to school. Leeann's elementary school was very understanding and helpful.