A diagnosis rarely impacts just one person. It can ripple through an entire family and take a toll on everyone.
In this episode, Johanna and Peter open up about one of the unseen sides of medical parenting that many face: the impact on siblings. From juggling travel for surgeries to trying to keep routines normal, they share the highs and lows of raising one child with medical needs while protecting the heart of their older son.
If you've ever wondered how to balance being fully present for one child in crisis without losing connection to the others, this episode will meet you there with honesty, hope, and solidarity.
In this episode:
How medical needs affect siblings and family dynamics
Why support systems (grandparents, friends, childcare) are essential
The emotional pull of protecting two children in different ways
Creating normalcy for siblings through routines and rituals
Reflections on what they'd do differently and what they wouldn't change
💬 "To every parent living with their heart in two places at once - you are doing enough."
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