Fighting Childhood Cancer One Cup at a Time

Treatment Journal

Alex's Lemonade Stand happily provides a free treatment journal to families of children with cancer.

The journal includes a treatment tracker section, symptoms and side effects section, appointment schedule section, questions for healthcare provider section, personal notes and thoughts section, and a calendar section.

To request a journal, please e-mail contact@alexslemonade.com.

Source:  www.alexslemonade.org

This browser allows parents to choose the sites available to children (ages 3-8).  With content restrictions for the kids and computer protection for the parents, it has been designed to be fun, safe, and simple.

Highlights

• Kids can only get to sites you allow.

• Parents choose from KidSurf popular sites or add their own favorites.

• Kids don't get lost or stuck.  Confusing options and buttons aren't available to them.

• Parent's computer and files are protected.

• Online time can be limited with a usage timer.

• Each child in the household (up to four) gets their own start menu, Smiley Face icon, and favorite sites.

KidSurf Software is FREE to download.

For more information, visit www.kid-surf.com.

Source:  www.kid-surf.com

KidSurf Plus (KS+) is aimed at kids who have outgrown KidsSurf (ages 8-12) and want a little more Internet freedom but still want safety.  KS+ allows full web browsing with a content filtering system.  

Features

• Allows full web browsing

• Has built-in content filtering

• Protects from adult sites

• Allows printing

• Lets parents block their own "bad" words

• Lets parents block their own sites

• Includes more Internet radio stations

• Still includes Smiley Face menus (optional), usage timer, and desktop protection)

KS+ Software is FREE to download for 30 uses (may be purchased for ($19.95 USD).

For more information, visit www.kid-surf.com/ksplusinfo.htm.

Source:  www.kid-surf.com

The application is downloaded (basic with detailed instructions if needed), a kid's account is created (complete with the child's Zui avatar, name, and password), and the parent's e-mail is submitted for account activation (offered with optional paid membership for enhanced parent e-mails, online reports, and added control and features).  Kids double-click the "K" on the desktop for these advantages:

• Search the Internet in a fun, safe, and engaging way.

• Earn points for exploring and learning about new things.

• Share content with parent-approved friends.

• Express individuality with their own avatar.

KidZui is FREE for all kids to use.  

For more information, visit www.kidzui.com.

Source:  www.kidzui.com

TYME OUT Youth Center with SummerTYME Camps

TYME OUT is a youth retreat center that offers overnight accommodations and programs for groups of children and teenagers.  Serving youth for over 25 years, today they provide over 7,000 teens each year with a safe, positive, nurturing environment, offering opportunities that change lives; and, creating leaders of tomorrow.  

The staff of SummerTYME Camps offer one-week camps for middle school-aged students (entering grades 6-9).  Each camp week has a specialty focus including:  Art, Creative Writing, Theatre, Brainbusters (for Talented & Gifted students), Dance, Soccer, PraiseTYME (praise and worship music), Young Catholic Stewards, and Leaders-In-Training (for high school students).  Creative and dedicated teachers and coaches teach the specialty area, and a team of caring and energetic Camp Staff provide the other fun activities and supervision.  Each camp experience is designated to build the three Cs of camp:  Character, Confidence, and Community.

One week at SummerTYME Camps is $425, which covers all programming, room and board, and a trained staff committed to giving each camper an engaging, fun, and memorable experience.  Financial assistance is available to anyone who qualifies, and no child will be turned away due to financial limitations.  For more information please call SummerTYME Camps at the TYME OUT Youth Center (262-966-1800) or email (camp@tymeout.org).

Visit www.tymeout.org for more information.

Cord Blood Preservation

-We encourage our expecting parents to visit www.viacord.com and learn about umbilical cord blood preservation.

Qualification/Education

-Medical Referral Form (must meet child-in-need qualification)

-Family education on Sibling Connection Program

-Enrollment completion--kit mailed to family

-Collecting OB notification/training

Collection

-At hospital using Cell Sentinel™ collection kit

-24/7 bedside medical courier pick-up

-24/7 customer service

Follow Up

-Confirmation of cord blood sample receipt at lab

-Processing results sent to family and referring MD

-Coordination of unit shipment to transplant facility (when appropriate)

-Free storage for up to 5 years (if not released)

For more information, visit www.viacord.com.

Within A Mother's Arms

Within A Mother's Arms is a first of its kind, community-based breastfeeding support center in Wauwatosa, dedicated to helping breastfeeding families reach their breastfeeding goals.  It serves the communities of the metro-Milwaukee area and offers services such as prenatal & postpartum breastfeeding class consultations, breastfeeding consultations, support groups, and breast pump & breastfeeding products.

Following are the classes/consultations available at the center FREE:

Top 10 Tips to Starting Breastfeeding off Right

Learn how to get breastfeeding off to a great start.  Tips are shared to make learning to breastfeed easier.  Recommended to take at least 1 month prior to due date.  Significant other or other support person encouraged to attend.

Working without Weaning

Breastfeeding options for returning to work discussed along with how to prepare and what important things to consider when choosing a childcare provider.  Recommended to take prenatally or early postpartum.

Prenatal Counseling

Address specific concerns you may have about your ability to breastfeed due to medical conditions, medications, multiple gestation pregnancy, history or surgeries, etc.

Breastfeeding Checkup

Review proper positioning and latch, weight check, answer question, and assistance/observation of a breastfeeding.  A report is faxed to your baby's pediatrician as well as written recommendations for you.  Recommended to have for those early concerns within the first week after delivery.

Lactation Management Consultation

Get assistance/observation of a breastfeeding along with assessment of mom/baby, pre/post feeding weights, and collaborative care plan developed with family.  Phone follow-up is included with physician report sent.  Recommended for concerns related to poor weight gain, perceived or actual insufficient milk supply, chronic sore nipples/traumatized nipples, multiples, "early" baby, jaundice, etc.

Follow-up Lactation Management Consultation

Evaluate progress with earlier care plan and adjust as needed.  Assistance/observation of a breastfeeding including an assessment and pre/post feeding weighing.

Pumping Consult

Get instruction on how to choose the correct breast pump for your needs, how to use your breast pump, and how to achieve the best results when pumping.  Other pumping questions/concerns addressed.

Other Support Services

Find answers to your general breastfeeding questions, drop-in weight checks, lending library, support gatherings for moms, dads and moms of premature babies, and special monthly "Monday Moments" for moms.

For more information, visit www.withinamothersarms.com or call Debbie Pollesch, RN, IBCLC, for breastfeeding concerns at 414.940.9262.

Source:  www.withinamothersarms.com

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