by Jennifer Degl | Jun 3, 2021 | Blog, NICU, Preemie
It’s such an honor to win an award for I Was Small, But Now I’m Tall! I Was Small, But Now I’m Tall won a 2020 Dragonfly Book Award in the category of Picture Books (Ages 3-8) Nonfiction. The Dragonfly Book Award from The Story Monsters Approved! book designation...
by Jennifer Degl | Feb 21, 2021 | Blog, NICU, Perinatal
I Was Small, But Now I’m Tall has been featured in the Perinatal Gazette. This is such an honor. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMC Heath, holds such a place in my heart. My daughter spent 121 days in their NICU and that is what my book is...
by Jennifer Degl | Jan 15, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, NICU
I am proud to share that I recently wrote an article for The Mighty about something I have been thinking about since the beginning of the pandemic- How will the constant masks worn by NICU caregivers and parents affect babies’ development moving forward? I did...
by Jennifer Degl | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog, NICU
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure to speak to the Research and Development Department at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. I was asked to share our story with the company. It’s not always easy to share both the details of what happened to me during my pregnancy and...
by Jennifer Degl | Oct 5, 2019 | Blog, NICU, NICU Parent Network, Preemie Parent Alliance
The 2019 NICU Parent Network (formally Preemie Parent Alliance) Summit was outstanding. I always love to come to our annual summit because it feels like I’m coming to a family reunion where I get to catch up with my closest cousins and also meet new relatives with...
by Jennifer Degl | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, NICU, Perinatal, Preemie
June was pretty busy for me, as not only was I getting ready to wrap up my 20th school year, but I also had the pleasure of speaking at both the NYSPA (New York State Perinatal Association) Annual Conference in Albany and at the March of Dimes Lobby Day. NYSPA is a...
