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Taking on life with cystic fibrosis (CF) day by day.

Amber Dawkins, a mom with CF, playing with her son Oliver.
People with CF in photos received compensation from Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.

Real Resources For Real Life With CF

Taking on life with cystic fibrosis (CF) day by day.

Amber Dawkins, a mom with CF, playing with her son Oliver.
People with CF in photos received compensation from Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. 

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Aging & Adulting Resources for School Emotional Well-Being Routine Building The Science of CF
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Growing Up Isn’t Always Easy to Do

 

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Discussing Your Health Needs With Your Employer

 

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Investing in the Future

 

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Starting Elementary School

 

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Back-to-School Checklist

 

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Your Guide to IEPs and 504 Plans

 

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Take a Mindful Moment Podcast: A Guided Meditation

 

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Getting in Tune with Your Emotions

 

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Take a Deep Breath

 

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Staying on Track Journal

 

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Prep for Success: Meal Planning to Fit Your Life

 

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Heading Off to College?

 

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Moving Forward After a CF Diagnosis

 

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How CF Manifests in the Body Over Time

 

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The Sweat Chloride Connection

 

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Recipes Curated for the CF Community

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Go to Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate recipe page
Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

 

Recipe time25 minutes

recipe servings6 servings

Turkey and Black Bean Chili

 

Recipe time75 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Porridge With Walnuts, Apples, Raisins, and Cinnamon

 

Recipe time15 minutes

recipe servings2 servings

Go to Chicken and Dumpling Bake recipe page
Chicken and Dumpling Bake

 

Recipe time40 minutes

recipe servings5 servings

Warm Salad with Hazelnuts and Lemon

 

Recipe time30 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Go to Sunny Citrus Bars recipe page
Sunny Citrus Bars

 

Recipe time70 minutes

recipe servings8 servings

Go to Roasted Root Vegetable Medley recipe page
Roasted Root Vegetable Medley

 

Recipe time65 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Go to Strawberry Icebox Cake recipe page
Strawberry Icebox Cake

 

Recipe time15 minutes*

recipe servings6 servings

Venezuela's "Reina Pepiada" Arepa

 

Recipe time60 minutes

recipe servings8 servings

Go to Savory Two-Meat Dominican "Sancocho" recipe page
Savory Two-Meat Dominican "Sancocho"

 

Recipe time60 minutes*

recipe servings6 servings

Tasty Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce

 

Recipe time60 minutes

recipe servings6 servings

Go to Crunchy Beef "Jibarito" Sandwich recipe page
Crunchy Beef "Jibarito" Sandwich

 

Recipe time20 minutes*

recipe servings4 servings

Tofu Hash With Smashed Potatoes

 

Recipe time30 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Go to Salmon With Herbs & Honey Mustard recipe page
Salmon With Herbs & Honey Mustard

 

Recipe time10 minutes

recipe servings2 servings

High-Calorie Hummus

 

Recipe time5 minutes

recipe servings5 servings

Sesame Chicken Bites With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

 

Recipe time20 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Go to Rainbow Veggie Wraps recipe page
Rainbow Veggie Wraps

 

Recipe time15 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Simple Beef Stroganoff

 

Recipe time20 minutes

recipe servings6 servings

PB&J French Toast

 

Recipe time15 minutes

recipe servings2 servings

Go to Chicken Pepper Bake recipe page
Chicken Pepper Bake

 

Recipe time45 minutes

recipe servings6 servings

Easy Lasagna

 

Recipe time45 minutes

recipe servings6 servings

Chocolate Energy Balls

 

Recipe time20 minutes

recipe servings9 servings

Go to Turkey Meatloaf recipe page
Turkey Meatloaf

 

Recipe time30 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Homemade Vanilla Pudding

 

Recipe time10 minutes<sup>†</sup>

recipe servings4 servings

Peanut Butter Balls

 

Recipe time10 minutes*

recipe servings8 servings

Anytime Spaghetti

 

Recipe time5 minutes

recipe servings1 serving

Omelet in a Mug

 

Recipe time5 minutes

recipe servings1 serving

Seasoned Turkey Meatballs

 

Recipe time15 minutes

recipe servings6 servings

Guacamole

 

Recipe time10 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Go to Cookie Cake in a Mug recipe page
Cookie Cake in a Mug

 

Recipe time5 minutes

recipe servings1 serving

Pizza Rolls

 

Recipe time40 minutes

recipe servings8 servings

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

 

Recipe time5 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

Go to Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe page
Strawberry Banana Smoothie

 

Recipe time5 minutes

recipe servings2 servings

Sweet Potato Fries

 

Recipe time30 minutes

recipe servings4 servings

No-Bake Energy Balls

 

Recipe time10 minutes

recipe servings9 servings

Chia Pudding

 

Recipe time5 minutes<sup>†</sup>

recipe servings1 serving

Stir-Fried Chicken, Eggs, and Wild Rice

 

Recipe time20 minutes

recipe servings2 servings

Raspberry Orange Smoothie

 

Recipe time5 minutes

recipe servings2 servings

Go to Monkey Bread recipe page
Monkey Bread

 

Recipe time50 minutes

recipe servings12 servings

Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

 

Recipe time5 minutes*

recipe servings1 serving

Beef Stew

 

Recipe time90 minutes

recipe servings6 servings

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Resources for Families

Getting a CF Diagnosis

There’s a lot to learn as a parent of a newborn with CF. To help make sense of it all, here is a timeline of some things your child’s care team may have told you to expect during the first year…

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Transitioning to College:
Resources to Get Your
Loved One Ready

When your loved one transitions to college, your role as a caregiver may shift more than ever before as they take ownership of their day-to-day routines…

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Download the Staying on Track Journal

 

Build routines and keep up with helpful habits using these templates, prompts, and tips. 

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