Children & Youth

A compilation of articles about children and youth from the CMT Newsletter Preface by Linda Crabtree, Founder CMT International

Parenting, at best, is a journey of discovery. But, there can be a lot of heartbreak involved as well, especially if you don't have the information you need to get on with your job. Through the last 16 years we've often been asked for information on raising children who have CMT and we've done our best. Now, we have this publication available to all and hope it helps. I think the two things I've learned, and always pass along to the parents who call me for advice or help in making decisions that could change their child's lives, is to follow your own instincts, they are usually right for your child, and that nothing is written in stone, e.g. no doctor's prediction or textbook can accurately predict how your child will live with CMT. Each child is so different and I'm constantly amazed by their resilience. Be aware of drugs that could harm your child and know about anesthetics. Bone up on how the school system can help your child and be his/her best advocate. Parenting is very real work and you can only do your best. If you are informed, your best will be enough.