Foster a team approach to managing your child's chronic illness in school. Actively work to educate all school staff that interact with your child on the realistic and specific guidelines on caring for your child in the school setting. Check out the HRA Resource Library for materials that will assist you in educating school staff on hemophilia and your childs' specific needs. With summer vacation upon us many children are with other adults all day while parents work. Don't forget to give a copy of Hemophilia Quick Facts to anyone taking care of your child.
Swimming can be more than just a fun activity.
Encourage your child to join a swim team - they will find themselves competing against others just as their friends do in sports not considered safe for a person living with hemophilia. Encourage the child that does not participate in sports to get the exercise he needs. Rollerblading is an activity that can involve the whole family. Although there isn't lots of scientific evidence, there is plenty of anecdotal support that stressful times, such as taking final exams, can cause physiological changes that, in turn, aggravate bleeding. Be sure to review the list of items to take carefully.