Celebrations shouldn’t add pressure — especially during a month full of expectations, emotions, and unpredictability. For transplant families, the most meaningful holiday traditions are often the simplest ones. Here are gentle, low-stress ways to create connection and comfort without overwhelming your child or yourself. 1. Make your own definition of “holiday magic” Your holiday doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. If your child needs rest, stability, or quieter routines,

Winter Wellness Tips for Transplant Families The holidays are here — a time filled with cozy nights, glittering lights, family traditions, and joyful surprises! But for transplant families, the season also brings extra challenges like cold and flu germs, busy schedules, and sometimes stressful travel or gatherings. That’s why a little preparation can go a long way in helping your child stay healthy, comfortable, and confident all season long. 💪✨ Whether you’re celebrating bi

For many transplant families, gratitude becomes more than a feeling — it’s a daily rhythm. Between hospital visits, medication schedules, and school pickups, the quiet moments of thankfulness often hold the most meaning. This month, we celebrate the everyday acts of gratitude  that sustain our community. Gratitude might look like a parent thanking a nurse who goes the extra mile, a donor family lighting a candle for the child they loved, or a teen transplant recipient writing

We’re thrilled to spotlight Bonus Days Magazine , a beautifully artistic publication that celebrates life before and after transplant with features for teens, parents, and adult recipients . Every issue feels like a gallery filled with powerful photography, intimate essays, and practical wisdom from people who truly get it . Why this magazine is different At the helm is Editor in Chief Alison Conklin , a professional photographer and adult heart transplant recipient  who was