National Rainbow Baby Day is celebrated every year on August 22. A rainbow baby is a term used for a child whose family has previously suffered through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still birth, or other neonatal death. The day is about both honoring those lost and celebrating their angel siblings. Importance of the Day Pregnancies post miscarriage, especially, can cause intense … [Read more...]
National PTSD Awareness Day
Today, June 27th, is National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. PTSD can arise from many events such as car accidents, combat, natural disasters, or an assault. People can develop PTSD at any age and the factors that contribute to the disorder are most often out of that person’s … [Read more...]
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month. It is a perfect chance to remember the importance of ensuring that teens are self-aware and feel confident within themselves. Self-esteem is everything towards developing physical and mental well-being and is the focus of this month. I Am Worth More “I Am Worth More,” a non-profit that works to connect teens with helpful resources, sponsors … [Read more...]
National Safer Internet Day
Today, February 8, 2022, is National Safer Internet Day. National Safer Internet Day always falls on the second Tuesday of February. This year, the theme is “together for a better internet”. Fittingly, today is focused upon all stakeholders coming together to make the internet a safer place. Though the goal is making the internet safer for all, the focus will always be the safety of … [Read more...]
Car Crash Passengers
A Car Crash is traumatic. As a passenger in a wreck you likely witnessed the horrible event from start to finish. Further, it seems what happens next is an unending blur of flashing lights, emergency response, and answering questions. When the driver unconscious or seriously injured, it is even more difficult. After A Car Crash Afterward, you will think about the wreck. Questions … [Read more...]
ADHD Awareness
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects people of every age, gender, IQ, religion and socio-economic background. October is ADHD Awareness Month. However, the largest gathering for the ADHD community is the Virtual International Conference on ADHD. It occurred November 4-6 this year. ADHD Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates ADHD is one … [Read more...]
