Today is World Down Syndrome Day, observed under the theme ‘End the Stereotypes’ globally. Although education around the condition abounds, Down syndrome is still associated with certain stigmas that affect the quality of life for those who live with it. Down syndrome is defined as a chromosomal disorder arising at conception where there is an […]
As children develop, so do their taste buds but there are those children who just don’t catch on quickly. These groups of children go through what is called the neophobic phase, which can either be worrisome or frustrating to many parents. Neophobia is when children are afraid or reluctant to try new foods; it accounts […]
When one’s significant other passes on and the other parent is expected to continue showing up, that journey—a new journey—can prove to be much more difficult and draining than ever. To continue showing up for their offspring while also restoring normality in some way. And while the bounce-back is sort of expected, sometimes with minimal […]