Puffy’s Puffy's Pointers
Helpful Tip Sheets for Families and Professionals.
Practical Guidance for Navigating Chronic Conditions
Purple Playas Foundation has created helpful tip sheets written by people who understand chronic conditions. These materials are designed for children, young adults, friends, and families navigating life with chronic conditions. Medical professionals, child life specialists, counselors, educators, and social workers are welcome to print and share these resources directly with families. These materials are not meant to replace recommendations from your own medical providers. They reflect lessons learned and shared experiences.
Topics Covered
Puffy’s Pointers include tips and guidance related to:
Medical Needs
Social emotional supports
Mental health
Sibling support through 4Sibs
School issues
Outsiders looking in, including friends and extended family
Daily living activities, routines, and development
From the Outside Looking In
Supporting Families of Children with Chronic Illness
Supporting Children with Medical Issues
Strengthening their Social Emotional Development & Resiliency
The Power of Words
Communicating with Your Young Child with Chronic Illness
Feelings are Real
Let’s Teach Our Children How to Express and Understand Emotions
Releasing the Reins
Transitioning Medical Care to Your Teen/Young Adult
4Sibs
Ensuring Siblings Feel Important Too
Your Child’s Body
Guiding Your Child to Be a Medical Self-Advocate
Being Comfortable
How to Guide Interactions between Kids with and without Disabilities
Who These Resources Are For
Puffy’s Pointers are intended for: