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Why Busy Boxes are one of my favorite IBD mom hacks

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By Natalie Hayden on December 7, 2020 Big Kids

When you’re a parent keeping your kid(s) entertained and engaged throughout the day is a constant challenge, especially as most of us continue to hunker down at home. When you’re an IBD parent, throw extended bathroom breaks, overwhelming fatigue, and debilitating pain into the mix. Keeping up with your kids, while making sure they’re safe and not getting too much screen time can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task. Just as it’s imperative we are proactive at managing our IBD, it’s also extremely beneficial to be proactive as parents. This is where busy boxes come in.

Natalie Hayden, Lights Camera Crohn’s

Read more about how Natalie uses busy boxes to keep her kids entertained – and find some some useful tips on how to get started making busy boxes of your own!

Why Busy Boxes are one of my favorite IBD mom hacks

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Natalie (Sparacio) Hayden, 36, is a former TV news anchor living in St. Louis. Her mission in life is to be an advocate for those battling inflammatory bowel disease and to show that a chronic illness doesn’t have to dull your sparkle. Natalie was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in July 2005. After several hospitalizations, countless medications and flare ups she underwent her first surgery in August 2015. Natalie and her husband Bobby welcomed their son, Reid, in 2017, and their daughter, Sophia, in 2019.

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