by breathestrong | Oct 5, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting
Heart Rate Variability: What Parents Should Know About Stress in Kids with CF By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC If you are raising a child with cystic fibrosis, stress can show up in ways that are easy to miss. It may look like poor sleep, lower energy, more...
by breathestrong | Oct 5, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting
Navigating Growth With Cystic Fibrosis By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC The role of movement Physical activity is an important non-pharmacological part of cystic fibrosis (CF) care. It can support exercise capacity, strength, emotional well-being, and confidence...
by breathestrong | Oct 5, 2026 | 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Purpose & Passion: Reasonable Accomodations By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior If you’re working for an employer in the United States, it’s important to know that you have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law allows you...
by breathestrong | Oct 5, 2026 | Nutrition, Parenting
Snacks to Support Your Immune System By Stacey Fogarty-Brown, RD Let’s myth-bust before we start this month’s blog. Myth: individual foods can “boost” your immune system. Fact: choosing nutrient-dense foods, including those rich in antioxidants and fiber, helps...
by breathestrong | Oct 4, 2026 | 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Purpose & Passion: Managing CF and Work By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior This might be one of the trickiest parts of balancing CF and work. Some days, you’ll feel focused and energized. Other days, not so much. That’s normal, and planning for...
by breathestrong | Sep 30, 2026 | Parenting, Self-improvement
Building Resilience in School-Age Children: An Integrative Approach By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC For school-age children living with cystic fibrosis (CF), the back-to-school season introduces unique demands: managing medical routines alongside schoolwork,...
