Mandy Moore, Lea Michele and Tori Spelling's family health scares serve as warning to parents

Being a parent is no easy task, and it becomes more difficult when a child has health problems. Some celebrity parents are using their public platforms to raise awareness about illnesses, like Mandy Moore did when she announced her son Gus’ diagnosis with a rare skin condition or Tori Spelling sounding the alarm on the dangers of mold. "The idea of celebrity often comes with a following, a fan base, a fortune — sometimes — and a sense of obligation," Doug Eldridge of Achilles PR explained to Fox News Digital. "As a parent, you never feel more hopeless than when something is wrong with your child — especially when it comes to illness or injury.The real ‘power’ of a celebrity isn’t measured in their ability to sell tickets or push products, but in providing hope and fortifying faith in times of doubt and desperation. "The connection that celebrity forms with their fans and followers — by showing vulnerability, virtue and family values — far eclipses the filters and facade of the red carpet persona." Other parents, like Jaime King and Michael Bublé, have shared inspirational stories of their children’s survival through intense treatment. "That sense of real, raw relatability provides a level of brick and mortar connection that trumps the most compelling aspirational marketing campaigns," Eldridge said. "You’re no longer looking up to them, you’re walking side-by-side with them on the same difficult journey." And while a celebrity’s care for her children may come under scrutiny, Kathy Fielder, president and CEO of Kathy Fielder Design, told Fox News Digital parents, moms in particular, show incredible strength sharing their family’s stories with the public. "Moms get a hard rap at times it would seem.