When life hands you lemons…

make lemon cake!

Hope, healing, and humor for parents and caregivers of children with medical complexities.

From Bittersweet to Beautiful

Parenting a child with medical complexities can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. At Lemon Cake, we bring hope, healing, and humor to parents and caregivers navigating this journey. Founded by two moms who understand the unique challenges of raising both medically complex and neurotypical children, Lemon Cake is a supportive community offering practical resources, encouragement, and connection. Through our book, speaking engagements, and social media content, we help families find joy, strength, and community in a path they never expected but can embrace with resilience. Because when life hands you lemons, sometimes, lemonade isn’t enough. You need cake.

Resources for the Journey

  • Finding Joy in the Journey book cover – A guide for parents of medically complex kids by Amber Pierson and Chelsea Kuhn, placed on a white desk with a coffee cup and pen.

    The Book

    Finding Joy in the Journey – A heartfelt guide for parents navigating life with medically complex children.

  • Chelsea Kuhn speaking at an event about parenting medically complex children, advocacy, and finding joy in the journey.

    Speaking

    Honest, uplifting conversations on parenting, advocacy, and finding joy in the unexpected.

  • Chelsea Kuhn and Amber Pierson laughing over coffee, discussing community and support for parents of medically complex children through Lemon Cake.

    Community

    Join us on Instagram & YouTube for real talk, encouragement, and shared experiences.

  • White ceramic mug featuring the word “PIVOT!” repeated three times in bold pink, mustard yellow, and teal text—an empowering, playful design from Lemon Cake.

    The Shop

    Books, merch, and little reminders that joy is always worth celebrating.

Book Buzz

Jan Brown

“I love this. I cried. Beautiful, endearing, heartfelt stories. This book. I cannot wait.”

-Chelsie Goode MS, AGACNP, APRN & Disability Mama

“This book beautifully captures the experience of raising a child with medical complexities. Chelsea and Amber share personal insights, from navigating the healthcare system to prioritizing self-care, creating a relatable and encouraging story. As a Christian mom of a toddler with diabetes, I was reminded of how the Holy Spirit provides discernment and peace, assuring me I’m never alone in this journey."

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