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Expert_badge Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

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Author and parent and expert on the impact of disease on families

Mothers of Children With Reflux Need Support From Each Other

Even if you have the best medical team in the world, sometimes there is no substitute for a little advice from another parent who really understands your situation.  Jan Gambino and I are writers and professionals, and we are also mothers taking care of children living with acid reflux. We know that whenever we have a question or concern... Read moreChevron
posted 10/15/2007, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

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Author and parent and expert on the impact of disease on families

Back to "Normal"

I am one of those people who really gathers strength by watching others succeed. In fact, sometimes just knowing one person has been successful at something that I am struggling with is enough to give me hope.   It is in this spirit that I dedicate this blog to the act of "window washing."   Just this past weekend we... Read moreChevron
posted 07/25/2007, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

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Author and parent and expert on the impact of disease on families

Spirituality and Reflux – Part I

Over the years, research has consistently supported the notion that religion and spirituality are important to many Americans. More recently, research is focusing on the important role spirituality may play in the lives of individuals living with a chronic illness such as acid reflux, or those in a caregiving situation. The intent of this two-part... Read moreChevron
posted 07/05/2007, comments (0)|
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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Finding a Doctor for Acid Reflux Disease

Finding the right doctor to treat reflux can be easy or hard. Sometimes you are lucky enough to get a referral from a friend or a co-worker that matches your needs right away. You and the doctor develop a working relationship and over time, the reflux gets better. In most cases, a pediatrician will be the only doctor you need to diagnose and treat... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2007, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

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Author and parent and expert on the impact of disease on families

Reality Check – Family Life through the Eyes of a Child

When our son’s reflux is at its worst, it is easy for my husband and I to worry about the overall effect his illness may have on our family. Like many parents, we built our family with pretty idealistic expectations for daily living. Multiple dosages of medication, special foods, and sleepless nights were left out of the family portrait we... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2007, comments (0)|