Tag: awareness
My Kid Doesn’t Eat: Feeding Tube Awareness
Updated February 2025
My teenager doesn't eat vegetables. He doesn't eat chicken. He doesn't even eat pizza. In fact, he doesn't eat at all. My...
7 Ways You Have the Power to Prevent Child Abuse
Working in child welfare for over ten years, and being a therapist that works with kids, the topic of child abuse is one I...
To the Mom of a Child with Autism
Dear Mom of a Child with Autism,
Hey there, friend. It’s April. I know … I'm the month you’ve been dreading. For the next thirty...
Scoliosis Awareness Month:: Bent But Not Broken
The first time she bent over and I noticed a bump on her right side, I assumed that her training was too intense on...
How I’m Talking to My Preschooler about Coronavirus
With schools all over the city closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, I’ve found myself, both as a teacher and a mom, trying to...
Understanding Endometriosis:: Are You 1 in 10?
In the United States, approximately 1 in 10 girls and women suffer from endometriosis, a medical diagnosis that can cause both severe pelvic pain...
Houston, We Have A Human Trafficking Problem
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Most of us have at least a baseline level of...
Trust and Power:: How You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
In 1983 The United States of America designated April as the month to raise awareness of child abuse in our country. Barack Obama continued...
The Stages of Grieving Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis
If you are a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you may sometimes feel discouraged. The diagnosis of autism can open up...
Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities :: You are Not Alone
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. His proclamation called upon Americans "to provide the encouragement and opportunities necessary for...