Family Matters

Family support is critical to anyone living with an inheritable blood or bleeding disorder. Hear from families like yours in this section of HemAware.

The COVID-19 pandemic has many families on edge right now. Jobs are being cut, routines are disrupted, and with social...
Almost all teenagers and young adults wrestle at some point with the pressure to conform to an “ideal” body type...
Change is hard for everyone, but addressing it helps smooth the road ahead.
Getting braces or other orthodontic devices such as a retainer is a rite of passage for millions of kids (and...
Bullying has moved beyond the schoolyard to the digital playground. Cyberbullying, the use of technology to threaten, intimidate, harass, embarrass...
What parents of kids with bleeding disorders can do to help them cope with unexpected changes.
Ease your anxieties and help ensure school officials are prepared to support your child.
Ways for children to stay active, engaged and unplugged.
Advice for families who are dealing with other medical challenges.
In a perfect world, everyone would be knowledgeable about your child’s bleeding disorder. Here's some tips for the real world.
How to manage your own health and well-being while taking care of others.
How a committed group of advocates helped children to find their forever families.
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