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PediatricsResolve to Make a Difference! The last half of the 2011 just flew by. It’s a little hard to believe 2012 is already here. However, here we are, the first day of 2012 and lots of us are making resolutions on what to correct this year. I’m not. Not that I don’t need to make some changes, or make... Get AWARE – ADHD Awareness Week In August, I wrote a blog entry: : : Do 1 in 10 Children have ADHD? With this diagnosis apparently on the rise, healthcare professionals need to take an active role in bringing awareness to the diagnosis, and also the benefits of pediatric massage therapy for affected families. This week is ADHD Awareness... Do 1 in 10 Children have ADHD? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 10 percent of children aged four to 17 in the United States have ever been diagnosed with ADHD. This number has continued to rise in recent years. The National Institutes of Health, states ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder among children.... Assume the Position
A few days ago I was going through security at the airport, on a great high after sharing a fantastic infant massage teacher certification course. As I’m making my way through the line, I automatically take off my shoes, then unpack mycomputer and push everything onto the belt. Just as automatic, I walked right into... in·de·pen·dence in·de·pen·dence Defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary noun \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s\ the quality or state of being independent (not dependent) Synonyms: self–sufficiency, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-subsistence, self-support We just celebrated the Fourth of July, which many know, is celebrated nationally in honor and gratitude of our independence. On this day, I always think about independence and how honored I... Lemonade Stands . . . Summertime Fun or Illegal Activity? It’s starting to get hot, and maybe where you live it’s been hot, it’s summertime and who doesn’t enjoy an ice cold lemonade. Buying lemonade at a local children’s lemonade stand brings back great memories. Do you remember having your own little lemonade stand? The creativity in making your homemade signs, setting up shop, hand... In The Afterglow… One week after the first ever American Massage Conference, and I am still trying to wrap my mind around what happened last week! In Atlanta, Georgia, there was a shift…A shift in thinking, a shift in doing, a shift in energy, and a shift in being. The weekend was filled with amazing education with... Is Autism Rate 1 in 38 Children? We keep talking about the growing number of children diagnosed with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Now, a new research study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, suggests about 1 in 38 children have traits of autism, higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 100 (or 1 in 80... You Are What You Eat Put down your Coke and start reading. Yes, everyone has the morning when cheesecake or cold pizza seems like the best breakfast option. I am no exception, and cheesecake is my favorite, but I also know that if we don’t take good care of ourselves now we will pay for it in the future. So,... Hug a Bully! So much of our media today is flooded with the increase of awareness around bullying in our schools. What used to be a few names called in the school yard has turned into viral videos exposing our children to hate on the internet. With YouTube and Facebook usage at an all time high, children... | |||||||||
