by breathestrong | Jul 10, 2026 | Life with CF, Nutrition, Parenting
School’s Out… Now What? Keeping CF Care on Track This Summer Stacey Fogarty-Brown, RD It’s the end of the school year; kids are ditching the daily routine ready to trade in homework for lazy summer days! Excitement can be palpable for some, while others might be...
by breathestrong | Jul 10, 2026 | Exercise / Fitness, Parenting
Summer Activity Safety: Hydration, Heat, and Exercise Modification for Patients with CF by Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Summer can be a good time to move more, but heat changes the rules for people with cystic fibrosis. CF affects how the body handles salt and...
by breathestrong | Feb 9, 2026 | Kids in the Kitchen, Parenting, Recipes
Easy Cheesy Quesadilla Fuel & Flavor comfort food recipe Print this recipe INGREDIENTS 1 large flour tortilla ½–¾ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or a blend) 1 tablespoon butter (or oil) Optional add-ins (use what you like): Cooked chicken...
by breathestrong | Feb 1, 2026 | Kids in the Kitchen, Nutrition, Parenting
Getting Kids in the Kitchen Stacey Fogarty-Brown, RD Keeping your child fed can be challenging! This is especially true for particular eaters. However, research shows that the more kids get involved in the kitchen, the better chances they have at developing a good...
by breathestrong | Jan 28, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting
Leveraging Community Support for Caregivers By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Isolation can accompany chronic condition management. CF infection control protocols create real barriers to in person gatherings with other CF families. Yet the need for connection with...
by breathestrong | Jan 20, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting, Self-improvement
Caregivers - Practice Self Compassion By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Caregiver burnout is a real risk when managing chronic illness. CF caregivers experience elevated rates of depression and anxiety compared to the general population. This in turn affects their...
