“I can definitely be the dad that my daughter deserves.”– Scott
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Parenting With Narcolepsy
Navigating parenting while living with narcolepsy can be challenging.
Parenting presents unique challenges to people living with narcolepsy. In addition to sticking to healthy habits for living with narcolepsy, here are some tips that may help.
Parents living with narcolepsy may find it helpful to make certain lifestyle changes based on their childcare needs.
- Be prepared for your symptoms to change with changes to your sleep schedule or stress level
- Prioritize scheduled naps
- Have a plan to keep your child(ren) safe and cared for if your symptoms worsen unexpectedly
- Request help from family, friends, or paid professionals to assist with household chores or childcare
Hear how others navigate parenting while living with narcolepsy.
- Don't judge yourself by impossible standards. – Leah
- Love your kids and you can work through everything else. – Matt
- Get creative with what you decide to take on. – Andre
- Have age-appropriate conversations with your kids about narcolepsy. – Matt
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A Parent’s Perspective: Being a Parent With Narcolepsy
Scott
Scott, a stay-at-home dad, shares his journey navigating fatherhood while living with narcolepsy.
Scott, a stay-at-home dad, shares his journey navigating fatherhood while living with narcolepsy.
I learned ways to balance being the mom I wanted to be and managing my symptoms.
Leah
