Parents of Pediatric Patients (POPPin’)

Raising a child with a digestive disease can be challenging and isolating. POPPin, is a support group where parents and caregivers of pediatric patients with a digestive disease can receive support from others, reduce feelings of loneliness, and connect with others who can relate to you and your family.

At our meetings, we will discuss a variety of topics, including:

• Coping with the emotional and practical challenges of parenting a chronically ill child
• Managing your child’s condition on a daily basis
• Communicating with your child’s doctors and other healthcare providers
• Advocating for your child’s needs
• Discuss the impact on the family dynamic such as siblings, spouses, extended family, etc.
• Maintaining your own physical and emotional health

We will also have guest speakers from time to time, such as psychologists, social workers, and medical experts, who can share their expertise and answer your questions.