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Advocating in the NICU: Peer Perspective Key Takeaways

Advocating in the NICU: Peer Perspective Key Takeaways

December 26th, 2025  | Advocacy  | Hope in Action  | News  | Peer Perspective Series  | Resources  | Self Care

Every HIE journey is different — and yet, there are powerful threads that connect families across experiences, diagnoses, hospitals, and years. In this Peer Perspective Series conversation, Brigid and Ana, both mothers of children with HIE, shared their lived experiences as full-term NICU families and how those experiences shaped their paths into advocacy, healing, and connection. Their stories remind us that advocacy […]

Navigating School: Peer Perspective Key Takeaways

Navigating School: Peer Perspective Key Takeaways

September 29th, 2025  | News  | Peer Perspective Series  | Resources

As the saying goes, “It takes a village,” and at Hope, we have a strong one. In our latest HIE Peer Perspective session, parents from our community shared their real-world tips and personal experiences navigating school with children with HIE. From preparing for transitions and understanding IEPs to advocating for supports and fostering inclusion, their insights offer practical guidance and […]

Coping with Uncertainty in HIE

Coping with Uncertainty in HIE

July 7th, 2025  | News  | Peer Perspective Series  | Self Care

When your child is diagnosed with neonatal or pediatric-acquired Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), one of the most difficult parts of the journey is learning to live with uncertainty. From the earliest days in the NICU or PICU, questions about outcomes, therapies, and development are common, and there are often no clear answers because of the nature of HIE and brain […]

Navigating Vacation and Travel: Key Takeaways

Navigating Vacation and Travel: Key Takeaways

June 17th, 2025  | News  | Peer Perspective Series  | Resources

As the saying goes, “It takes a village,” and at Hope, we have a strong one. In our latest HIE Peer Perspective session, parents from our community shared their real-world tips and personal experiences navigating vacation and travel with medically complex children. From choosing accessible destinations to managing medical needs on the go, their insights provide practical support and encouragement […]

Navigating Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: Key Takeaways

Navigating Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: Key Takeaways

May 8th, 2025  | News  | Peer Perspective Series  | Resources

As the saying goes, “It takes a village,” and at Hope, we have a strong one. Every month, our HIE Peer Perspective series brings together committed members of the HIE community to share their valuable insights into the diverse impacts and outcomes of HIE, offering firsthand experiences and guidance on navigating its various challenges.In our latest session, parents from our […]

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