Who it's forFor family members
Grandparents, siblings,everyone.
A cleft affects the whole family. The people around a child can make the biggest difference in how they feel about their smile.
What we offer
For you.
Read together
My Puzzling Smile is a book siblings and cousins can read with the child.
Understand the journey
Don't Despair, Cleft Repair! helps grandparents and relatives understand what parents are going through.
What to say
Simple, kind words for questions from friends and strangers. [guide TBD]
Ways to show up
- Read the books together, so the child hears their story told with love.
- Use the words "cleft lip and palate." Simple, honest words help kids explain it themselves.
- Tell them different is okay, and mean it.
The gap is smaller than you think.
Next: for teachers & educators