What can I do for a mom whose child has been hospitalized? Cultural norms are often spelled out for us. When your close friend gets married, you might help with a bridal shower. When the time comes and that same friend has a baby, you may take a meal over to the family. When someone you care about loses a loved one, you mail a bereavement card to offer your condolences. But, there are some scenarios where you may feel paralyzed and unsure how to be most helpful to a friend in need. When a family ends up in the hospital with a child, their life is often in crisis mode. They likely can’t even articulate…
