This blog was written pre- pandemic. I'm republishing it, now, with a "Hail Corona Virus" message for parents in school districts across this country. We are the only safety net our children have. Who tells me what's safe for my…
It’s that time of year when asthma comes crawling from the cracks and crevices, the blowing dust and the floating pollen. If you’re the parent of a child with asthma, you already know what autumn means in your household. If…
Asthma kills," said the doctor with a slow, deliberate, steadfast and extremely serious gaze in his eyes that were staring directly into mine. He never blinked. Brandi said she had a sore throat. "Is it asthma?" I asked, like I…