When the World is Hurting: Talking to your Children about War & Violence
Our Children Have Questions A few days ago, my son peppered me with questions – “Mom, what’s happening? Are we going to have World War […]
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What I Wish I Knew …
Three babies – I had a whole three babies who are now my big babies at ages 7, 11, and 14. Before I became a […]
Read MoreDecoding ADHD
Dismantling ADHD Stereotypes Loud, bossy, bad, dumb, stupid, lazy – these are but a fraction of the destructive words erroneously used to describe children and […]
Read MoreAccessing Mental Health Services: The College Edition
Mental Illness Statistics What we already know according to the National Institute of Mental Health: 1 in 5 adults in the United States live with […]
Read MoreLove’s Gaze
For my father, Alvin Ellis Your first gaze upon newborn me escapes the recesses of my memory But I know without question That your first […]
Read MoreChanging the Conversation Around Mental Health & Mental Illness
Mental Health Awareness Month As the last day of May quickly approaches, bringing with it an end to Mental Health Awareness month, I have been […]
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