I've spent five weeks with Fundación Para La Infancia Ronald McDonald! See about what I've done and what I've learned from families. (Pt1)

I'm already 25% done with my Watson year and wrapping up my time in NZ. I reflect on what I've learned and what I'm taking with me.

To mark of the end of baby loss awareness week, learn about the necessary and amazing work being done to provide support in this area in NZ.

I scheduled a week away to explore the South Island of New Zealand and it didn't quite go as planned...

I recount my first week and a half in Christchurch, full of meetings, a presentation, a conference, and other interesting experiences!

Themes of conversations in Hamilton, NZ - burdens of caregiving, useful supports, needed shared connections, listening to the child's voice

Learn about my recent adventures in NZ doing the SkyWalk and visiting Rotorua and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Mostly, admire some cool pics!

I discuss my experiences working and meeting with various charities in NZ, what I have learned, and the questions I still have.

I've packed a lot of adventures into the past few weekends - Waiheke Islands, brunches, the Winter Gardens, Auckland Art Gallery, and more!

I reflect on some preliminary observations I have made regarding the differences in the healthcare systems in the US and in New Zealand.

I go through what I did each day of my first week in New Zealand and of my Watson Fellowship. There are lots of cool pictures throughout!

I survived the 30-hour journey to New Zealand! Check out how it went!

I'm headed off to New Zealand! I reflect on the week leading up to my departure and my time in the airport waiting to leave!