Any parent who has ever walked out of a concerning appointment with their child’s doctor or teacher has experienced a heady mix of emotions–fear, love, confusion, concern, sadness, and perhaps even anger. While every parent hopes for a healthy child, the reality is that children face many common challenges throughout their formative years. Find guidance in this area with the Hudson Library & Historical Society on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. for a lives streaming event with Dr. Kelly Fradin, who will discuss her new book Advanced Parenting: Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges.

Dr. Kelly Fradin is a pediatrician, mother of two, and child advocate based in New York City. She was inspired to become a doctor after her experience surviving childhood cancer. A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, she has dedicated her career to caring for children with complex medical conditions in many situations including academic clinics, private practice, inpatient units and schools.