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Parents of Middle School Students with JA Connect Group

Parents of Middle School Students with JA
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This online group serves parents of children living with Juvenile Arthritis who are in middle school from across the country. We invite those who are looking for support, education, robust programming, expert speakers, and connection to join us and meet others who understand children in this life stage.

Live Yes! Connect Groups for JA Parents provide connections, education, and empowerment for parents and caregivers with children living with rheumatic disease. JA Parents come together for professional and volunteer-led sessions on a variety of topics and group activities as it relates to raising a child with arthritis.   

Participants gain skills to advocate for their child, help their child develop self-management skills, and discover strategies for daily living. These groups are part of an expanding range of Arthritis Foundation resources that provides personalized help & support to parents who have a child/teen with a childhood rheumatic disease. 

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
    7:00 PM EST
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   4 people attending
Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Meal Planning!

Studies show cooking at home can improve your child's nutrition.  This is especially important when you have a child with arthritis, but who has the time to cook healthy, anti-inflammatory meals?  We'll discuss how to plan anti-inflammatory meals in advance that can help save time, reduce grocery bills and make more efficient use of your time. 

 This is a Virtual Event. 
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Arthritis Foundation Event
  • Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
    7:00 PM EST
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   4 people attending
Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Meal Planning!

Studies show cooking at home can improve your child's nutrition.  This is especially important when you have a child with arthritis, but who has the time to cook healthy, anti-inflammatory meals?  We'll discuss how to plan anti-inflammatory meals in advance that can help save time, reduce grocery bills and make more efficient use of your time. 

 This is a Virtual Event. 

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jennifer h
jennifer h
May 23, 2023 - 10:09 PM

https://arthritisfoundation.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsduqhqzMoGtYdv5ZPRjzTXfME1CcXjySH

 

Karen W
Karen W
February 9, 2023 - 12:12 AM

How do you join the live event?

Kerin K
Kerin K
January 17, 2023 - 4:54 AM

Hi

New to the group. My daughter is 13 years old and resently diagnosed with JIA.

 

Heather  D
Heather D
May 19, 2024 - 1:48 AM

Hi, Amanda, my son was recently diagnosed as well. He'll be 11 soon. It was quite a shock because it came on so suddenly with a hip flush and a second joint issue another month later with a second hospitalization and more imaging to confirm the suspicions and here we are with Humira and three daily meds later. 

Amanda K
Amanda K
October 3, 2023 - 10:52 PM

Hey! I am new here. My son (12) just got the diagnosis of JIA. How is it going for yall? Any suggestions?