Tag: awareness
It’s Ok to Be Different
April is neurodiversity awareness month. I am a neurodiverse individual diagnosed very late in life. I never thought I was neurodiverse. Instead, I internalized...
How to Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day With Your Kids
We don't need an excuse to be kind, but it doesn't hurt. We want our children to be nice to others, but it isn't...
Breast Cancer Awareness – A Millennial Mom’s Lessons Learned
I am 39 years old, and many of my millennial friends have had breast cancer.
Some were diagnosed in their 20s. They were fortunate to...
Talk to Your Children About Down Syndrome
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to talk, void misconceptions, reveal myths, and connect with others about Down Syndrome.
Down syndrome, also known...
Women’s Equality Day – Get Ready to Vote Like a Mother
“We demand to be heard. We demand to be seen. We demand equality and nothing in between.” So sings the incredibly talented cast of...
Help, I’m in Perimenopause!
I noticed my first symptoms around 43. I had been sleeping through the night routinely (after two decades of figuring out how), and suddenly,...
National Safety Month: Tips for a Safe and Fun Summer
June marks the start of National Safety Month, an important time to focus on the steps we can take to protect our families from...
Special Needs Therapies You May Have Never Heard Of
As a special needs mom, I want to make sure my daughter is receiving all the services she needs to help her grow and...
He Survived, But I Won’t Stop Fighting
Each year, during Food Allergy Awareness Month, I typically take this as an opportunity to discuss how food allergies impact my family, how we...
Don’t Fry Friday
Since Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial start of summer, it makes perfect sense that it would also coincide with Don't Fry...