Wellness Blog
Peach Mango Smoothie
Buster makes one of his favorite fast after school smoothies full of flavor and fuel for after school activities.
Purpose & Passion: Ambition
CF warrior Colin Butler explores how to pursue growth, education, leadership, or entrepreneurship—on your own terms.
Heart Rate Variability: What Parents Should Know About Stress in Kids with CF
While HRV isn’t a diagnosis or a score to worry about, it can be one small piece of the puzzle—helping us better understand how a child’s body is responding to stress, rest, and recovery.
Navigating Growth With Cystic Fibrosis
From tummy time to playgrounds and everything in between, every little movement helps build the foundation for an active life.
Passion and Purpose: Reasonable Accomodations
CF warrior Colin Butler explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can help you request adjustments—like flexible schedules, remote work, or modified duties—to support your health while doing your best at work.
Snacks to Support Your Immune System
Stacey Fogarty-Brown, RD breaks down the myth of “boosting” your immune system and shares simple, nutrient-dense snack ideas to help support a healthy, functioning immune system.
Purpose & Passion: Managing CF & Work
From understanding your “spoons” to batching tasks on high-energy days, this post emphasizes flexibility, self-awareness, and grace—showing that adapting to your body’s needs is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Building Resilience in School-Age Children: An Integrative Approach
We’ve got practical ways families can help children with CF thrive this school year—from creating a coordinated school plan and building self-advocacy skills to supporting emotional well-being, movement, flexibility, and belonging.
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
from https://iamhomesteader.com 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 2 pounds total) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) corn kernels,...
Protein Pancakes
Buster and his family share one of their favorite on-the-go recipes – Protein Pancakes. It’s a flexible recipe to meet everyone’s tastes and can go in the fridge to make mornings a breeze!