This month, PreemieWorld celebrates, “Read Across America,” a time to celebrate reading. Why is fostering a love of reading so important? Reading is not only pleasurable but it is one of those activities that can help normalize an experience that can be anything but normal and help alleviate a stressful time for both parents and children. With this in mind, … Read More
Big Brother to a Micro-Preemie
David Jax McCormick known to us as DJ, age 11, is the older sibling of a 26-week preterm baby brother now 9 years old. He provides a unique perspective on the preemie family experience. Too often siblings of preemies struggle during the NICU stay due to the confusion surrounding the medical emergencies and the upheaval of everyday life. David tells … Read More