It's important to find a healthy balance between being too overprotective and educating your children. As an adult with CAH who DOES lead a normal life, I can tell you that I've gone out drinking with friends, gotten sick, and handlied myself just fine. Don't always assume the worst, and don't smother your children with worry - it will negatively affect them in the long run. A normal life is very possible with CAH.Stefanie