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Kids Get Arthritis Too Newsletter
Kids Get Arthritis Too is a bi-monthly newsletter filled with the information your family needs to live successfully with arthritis.
And thanks to a grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Amgen Inc., this resource for families is now free for the life of the grant.
Get your free subscription. If you have any questions, would like to submit a story idea or have other feedback, please e-mail us at kgatmail@arthritis.org.
Newsletter Archives
- Insurance: Affording High Health-Care Costs
- Athletes Bond Over Hockey, Arthritis
- Tips for Playing Sports
- Juvenile Arthritis' Other Impacts on Well-Being
- Rules for Starting a New School
- Take Heed: Medication Warnings
- Preparing for College
- Pals Say Together They Put Arthritis in Its Place
- To Vaccinate or Not?
Special Kids-Created Juvenile Arthritis Conference Edition – July 2008
- Cruisin' for a Cure
- Youth Volunteer Honored
- Advice from Teens
- Art and Photo Gallery
- Docs Answer Your Qs
- Boosting Self-Esteem
- More Approved Medications
- Advocate Against Arthritis
- How to Find a Doctor
- Read All About It: New Juvenile Arthritis Book Available
- Kids With Arthritis Can Exercise and Should
- Transitions: Achieving Medical Independence
- Profiles: Walking the Walk
- Hometown Heroes – Team LHC From N.J.
- Arthritis and the Sleep Connection
- Saying So Long to Surgery?
- New Numbers on Kids With Arthritis
- Profile: Singer Shines Despite Struggles
- Your Guide to Orthopaedic Procedures
- Top Ten Tips From 2007
- Research: Predicting Dermatomyositis
- Act on the Arthritis Act
- Care Shortage
- Arthritis Costs
- Discover Arthritis-Friendly Toys\
- Profile: Running Through Boundaries
- The "How-To”s of Heat and Cold Therapy
- Protect Your Child’s Bones
- Following Doctor’s Orders Pays Off
- Called to Action – Pediatric Rheumatology Care Crisis
- New Approved Drug for JA?
- Profile: Teen Cyclist Bikes New England
- Research: The Remission Debate
- Get Kids Moving With Special DVD
- Scholarships – Lowering the Cost of Higher Education
- Vaccine Safety – Protecting Your Child
- New Uses for Biologic Medications
- Profile: Staying in the Saddle Despite Pain
- Research: What is Scleroderma?
- Ask the Experts: To Tell or Not to Tell
Special Kids-Created Juvenile Arthritis Conference Edition – July 2007
- Getting the Scoop on Similarities
- Been There, Done That – Older Kids Share Advice
- Gallery: Photos & Artwork
- Dummies Teach Kids – Medical Simulation Lab Trip
- Ask A Doc: Answers to Kids’ Burning Questions
- 2008 JA Conference Preview
- Success Stories – Life Beyond Juvenile Arthritis
- Genetically Tailored Treatments Rising on Horizon
- Profile: Hit the Road With a World Traveler
- Arthritis Foundation Intensifying Focus on JA
- Research: Controlling Eye Inflammation With Lenses
- Can Temperature Affect Arthritis?
- Sticking to Your Child's Treatment Plan
- Research Breakthroughs
- Arthritis Walk Honorees Make Strides
- Save Money With Medical Tax Tips
- Research Updates: Are Book Bags Bad for Backs?
- Journaling Helps Kids Cope With Chronic Illness
- Ways to Treat Arthritis of the Jaw
- Are NSAIDs and Vaccines Safe?
- Arthritis Act Update
- Arizona Girls Spreads Smiles
- Research Updates: Taking the Ouch Out of Injections
- Learn About the Arthritis Act
- Get the Facts On Arthritis
- How to Work With Your Legislators
- Discover Online Advocacy
- Coping With Sibling Rivalry
- Doc Talk: Opening the Lines of Communication
- Biologic Continues to be Beneficial
- Top Tips to Remember
- Writes, Advocates, Raises Funds – This 11-year-old Does It All
- Pain's Positive Effect
- Taking on Fatigue
- Keeping an Eye on Infections
- Hello From AJAO
- Calendar Girl With a Wish
- How Exercise Helps
Special Kids-Created AJAO Conference Edition - July 2006
- Big Thanks From Atlanta
- Other People Like Me
- Photo & Artwork Gallery
- Profile: CALS Close-Up
- Kids Ask Kids
- Staying Connected After the Conference
- New Kids on the Block: Brand-New Biologics
- Help Your Student Get a Head Start
- Getting Heard on the Hill
- Reaching Remission
- Heart Health News
- Humor for Health
- Complementary Therapies to Try & Avoid
- Teen Becomes Accomplished Musician
- Come Learn at AJAO 2006
- Avoiding Stunted Growth
- Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Camp
- The Importance of Pain Management
- Methotrexate vs. Steroids
- Walking for a Cure
- Join the Arthritis Walk
- A Way to Predict Flares?
- Arthritis Act 101
- Getting the Facts on Arthritis
- Profile: Hunter's Journey
- Little Things Go a Long Way
- Thanks for Your Support
- Dealing With Bullies
- Keeping Good Medical Records at Home
- Old Drug, New Possibilities
- Taking Time Out for You
- Still's Disease Doesn't Keep Kid Down
- Drug Combo Proves Promising
- Blowing Through the Blues
- Getting Involved in Medical Trials
- AJAO Conference Snapshots
- Young Adult Leads Others, Lends Support
- How the Arthritis Act Affects You
- Coping Skills Help Heal
- Talking it Out With a Therapist
- Gene Increases Risk for JA
- Keeping Eyes Healthy
- Young Artist Draws for a Cure
- How to Deal With a Flare
- New Treatments for Systemic JA
- Checklist for School Success
- Are NSAIDs Safe?
- Get the Gear for This School Year
- College Athlete Beats Pain
- Research Updates: Ease Pain With Orthotics
- Keep Siblings Happy
- Vacationing With Arthritis
- Making Injectables Acceptable
- Catch the AJAO Wave
- Mother and Son Make a Difference
- Research Updates: A New Treatment for JA?
- Make a Splash: Pool Exercises
- Connect With Pets
- Understanding Arthritis Pain – Joint by Joint
- Lab Test Lingo
- Georgia Girl Wins Arthritis Walk Calendar Contest
- Research Updates: What Do Teens Want From Doctors?
- KidBits: Get Free Stuff
- Growing Pains of JRA
- Remicade Regimen Worth the Wait
- What Does Public Health Care Have to Do with You?
- Teddy Bear Therapy
- This Year's Arthritis Walk Honoree
- Kids Ask Kids: Will My Arthritis Come Back?
- Preparing for Adulthood? Don't Forget Insurance
- The Pros and Cons of Corticosteroids
- What You Need to Know About the Vioxx Withdrawal
- Support for the Single Parent
- Profile: Childhood Friends Share Arthritis Insight With Next Generation
- How Do You Spell Pain Relief? V-I-D-E-O-G-A-M-E-S
- Aquatics Help Achy Joints
- Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care
- Q&A with Author of It's Not Just Growing Pains
- Teen Testifies Before the U.S. Senate
- Chapter Fund Raiser Brings Kids and Art Together
- Meet Ms. Wheelchair America
- Having "The Talk" With Your Teen
- When Care's Not Close By
- Q&A with Kevin Brennan
- Juvenile Arthritis Info Just a Click Away on the Web
- Mr. Ariola Goes to Washington
- Is Ear Piercing Safe for JA?
- Team Players
- "Off-Label" Drugs Helpful for JA
- Highlights from the Advocacy Summit
- Siblings With the "Write Stuff"
- Spotlight on: Juvenile Spondyloarthropathies
- Ask the Experts: Puberty and Arthritis
- Can-Do Attitude and Camaraderie Reign at Summer Camps
- Diagnosis: Arthritis Now What?
- Profile: How One Youngster "Walks the Walk"
- Drug Series: All You Need to Know About COX-2s
- Research Updates: Lupus, Scleroderma and More
- Ask the Experts: What is a Physiatrist?
- Estate Planning 101 for Parents
- Methotrexate: A 50-Year-Old Favorite
- Tips to Help Your Child Succeed
- Dreams Do Come True for One Aspiring Artist
- Research Updates
- Ask the Experts: Drugs for Juvenile Lupus
- Biologics Benefit JA
- Coping With JA
- Your Child Can Make a Difference in Washington, D.C.
- Soothing Small Stomachs
- How One Teen Raised Nearly $240,000!
- Ask the Experts: Does Weather Really Affect My Arthritis?
- JA Treatment – Then and Now
- Siblings Affected by Arthritis Too
- Pharmaceutical Guidelines for Pint-Sized Patients
- Breaking News: Pediatric Research Equity Bill Passes in Senate
- How Did This Olympic Hopeful Overcome JA?
- KidBits: New Book and Computer Equipment Just for Kids
- Remission Impossible
- Seeing Past Uveitis
- Get the Scoop on Vaccinations
- Readers Respond to Article About Aggressive Pain Programs
- One Teen Becomes a Star
- Can Certain Foods Ease Arthritis Pain?
- Finding College Scholarships
- 10 Tips to Avoid Medical Mistakes
- Young Adults Answer Parents' Burning Questions About Arthritis, Part 2
- Research Updates
- Ask the Experts: Can Kids With JA Give Blood?
- Ready, Set, Get Motivated to Exercise
- Getting Tough With Pain
- Gearing Up for AJAO Regional Conferences
- Young Adults Answer Parents' Burning Questions About Arthritis
- New Novel Talks JA, Dance, Life
- Ask the Experts: Can You Get JRA by Cracking Your Knuckles?
- The ABCs of 504 Plans
- Can Surgery Help?
- New Drug Being Tested for Kids With Arthritis
- Is the Pediatric Rule a Thing of the Past?
- Arthritis Doesn't Slow Down This Racer
- Write Off Health Expenses This Tax Season
- Overcoming the Fear of Weekly Injections
- Getting Help from Assistive Devices
- Teddy Bears Ease Kids' Fears
- Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Families Reflect on the AJAO Conference
- Backstreet Boy Howie D. Talks About Lupus
- Finding Balance as a Working Parent
- Research Improves Treatment Options for Kids
- Highlights from the AJAO Conference
- Tales from the 2002 Arthritis Walk
- Profile: Nicole Watt, Ice Princess
- Ask the Experts: Is My Child Taking Too Many Medications?
- Is Your Child Ready for Responsibility?
- Cutting Edge for JA Treatments
- New Guidelines for Treating Arthritis Pain
- Chapter Reels 'Em In for AJAO Conference
- Adventures in Miscommunication
- Kids Ask Kids: Overprotective Parents
- Fun Ways to Manage Pain
- To Tell or Not to Tell (Others that You Have JA)
- Spotlight on Juvenile Lupus
- Yoga for Kids
- Research Updates
- Kids Ask Kids: Trouble in Gym Class
- Shoe Shopping: Save Your Kids' Soles
- New Law Portends Growth in Clinical Trials for Kids
- Special Report: Money Matters and Your Child's Arthritis
- Family Values: Teaching Kids About Money
- Research Updates From the ACR Scientific Meeting
- Ask the Experts: Are Vaccines OK?
- Tough Love: How to Turn Manipulation into Self-Management
- Learning to Cope Through Research
- Making the Most of Family Time
- Get Your Kids Moving This Winter
- What's New in JA Research?
- Ask the Experts
