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Meet the Morning Buddies
The Morning Buddies®, as they are called, help a child to understand at their level what is going to happen during a medical visit. After all, who does not fear a syringe, antiseptic alcohol, a gauze bandage, a cold stethoscope or a thermometer? These cause apprehension in adults, so think about what is going on in a child’s mind.
About UthFull Learning, LLC
JeReese, Theresa’s eight-year-old special-needs son who has undergone 24 surgeries and countless medical procedures, is the inspiration for the development of the product line. He continues to provide input through his reaction to his mother’s ever-growing circle of medical buddy friends.
Theresa Freeman has developed a cast of interactive characters, toys, presentations, live performances, and educational materials, which medical professionals, doctors, and parents can use to help their small patients through the stress of uncomfortable and sometimes painful medical procedures.
The Morning Buddies®, as they are called, help children understand, at their level, what will happen during the visit and why… Who does not fear a syringe, antiseptic alcohol, a gauze bandage, a cold stethoscope or a thermometer? These cause apprehension in adults, so think about what is going on in a child’s mind.
Her take-off on easing a child’s fears is to transform the instruments used by the doctor into fun, comforting, plush, take-along characters.
Each character is a soft, cuddly, and colorful toy designed as a replica of its more threatening counterpart.
Theresa and her Medical Buddies® have come to life through their introductory cartoon episodesompany Biography and CBS 11 News cover story.
Her accomplishments are shown through many achievement awards, and she has been recognized and featured in several health fairs and social events.
Meet the Buddies
Ban-Dio®a.k.a Bandage
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
Beige
OCCUPATION:
Protects, Cover Wounds
PERSONALITY:
Protective, Affectionate
BUDDY POWER:
Flexible
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Beige
Ackobar® a.k.a Alcohol
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
Green & Clear
OCCUPATION:
Medicated, Healing Wound
PERSONALITY:
Excited, Enthusiastic
BUDDY POWER:
Risk Taker
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Aquamarine
Gaz-oo® a.k.a Gauze
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
White/Ivory
OCCUPATION:
Absorbs, Covers, Protects
PERSONALITY:
Demanding, Strong Headed
BUDDY POWER:
Magic Tennis Shoes
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Yellow
Te'Per® a.k.a Tape
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
Ivory/White/Gray
OCCUPATION:
Connects, Holds together
PERSONALITY:
Peacemaker, Caring
BUDDY POWER:
Sticky on both side
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Gray
Seth-O® a.k.a Stethoscope
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
Silver & Red
OCCUPATION:
Listens to the Heart
PERSONALITY:
Strong, Brilliant
BUDDY POWER:
Problem Solver
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Black
Kit® a.k.a First Aid Kit
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
Red/White/Blue
OCCUPATION:
Carrier of Various Medical Supplies
PERSONALITY:
Take Charge, Decision maker
BUDDY POWER:
Secret Wheels
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Blue
Cot® a.k.a Cotton Ball
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
White
OCCUPATION:
Absorbs liquid; to remove or clean
PERSONALITY:
Soft, Frighten, Follower
BUDDY POWER:
Able to fit anywhere
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Lt. Blue
Temp® a.k.a Thermometer
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
White w/Black Numbers
OCCUPATION:
Fever Checker
PERSONALITY:
Magical, Hyper, A Leader
BUDDY POWER:
Magical
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Red
Siz® a.k.a Scissors
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
Silver/Black
OCCUPATION:
Cutting
PERSONALITY:
Team Leader, Pretty
BUDDY POWER:
Strong
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Pink
Oint® a.k.a Ointment
DOB:
2001
COLOR:
Green & White
OCCUPATION:
Soothing, Healing Skin
PERSONALITY:
Inquisitive, Nosy
BUDDY POWER:
Does not smell
SECRET SOUND COLOR CODE:
Green
Our Story
The Kit-Chen is a work-based program for special needs parents (SNP). Its goal is to allow them to continue caring for their special needs kid(s) while also providing financially for them.
As special needs parents, we recognize that most people are not about to work a regular 9 – 5 job without feeling like they’re neglecting their child by doing so. The creator of The Kit-Chen, Theresa Freeman, personally experienced this when taking care of her son. She needed to figure out the solution, and The Kit-Chen was born.
Theresa has joined forces with various chefs who participate by providing meals for the food truck for special events, work functions, and catering opportunities. These events offer great job opportunities for special needs parents.
We believe it takes Special people to see the Needs of Parenting in such a special way!
You can be part of the solution for these parents by reserving The Kit-Chen for your next event!
Past Food Truck
Rental Events
Desto Crawfish Festival &
Texas Country Reporter Waxahachie Event
The Kit-chen Featuring
Chef Daniel Haymond
Owner of “Bad Marleys”
Hero’s of Midlothian Festival &
Riverhills Entrepreneur Event
in Arlington
The Kit-chen Featuring
Steven Simon
Owner of “Simon Says Eat!”
We’d Love To Hear From You!
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