As I’ve written before, one of the things I’ve learned in the context of my daughter’s rehabilitation after a childhood stroke, is the value of the little things—how a sense of kindness and compassion can make the difference between despair and hope, how a new idea can make the difference between success and failure, and how the slightest change can serve to dramatically improve a situation.

In building this website, I know that all that’s required to link a word to another page or website, is putting a tiny bit of information in a field and clicking “OK”. It’s a small action that takes only a few seconds. However, just like the things I’ve mentioned above, the resulting impact can be so significant.

This week, I had the privilege of having my book included on the publications page of the International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke (IAPS). Just like a smile or an unexpected burst of laughter (which I am prone to...) can open the door to a new friendship, a link also opens the door to a new possibility. It is incredibly wonderful to know that in some way, my individual effort is part of a larger collective initiative, working towards bringing about positive change.

For more information on how the IAPS is empowering families to better understand pediatric stroke, I encourage you to visit their website at www.iapediatricstroke.org.