In honor of Pediatric Cancer Day on February 15th, we are re-posting this blog from Stephanie McKeever You know that floor in your children’s hospital you’ve never seen but wondered what secrets it holds? The one that requires a chaperone for admittance? That’s oncology — the ninth floor in our children’s hospital. Our first day…
The playground was bustling with laughter and movement, but my boys, then just two and four years old, played in their own quiet way. After a speech therapy session, we stopped at a nearby park, a familiar part of our speech therapy routine when the weather was nice. My older son wandered the perimeter of…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. A new study by a team of researchers from the UK and Brazil has revealed a strong connection between childhood trauma and the development of psychiatric disorders in adolescents living in low-and middle-income countries. The research findings are based on the 2004 Pelotas Birth…
It’s February, and we’ve all somewhat settled into 2025 and are ready to look ahead to what the year will bring. To help you prepare for your church’s steps of accessibility and inclusive events, we’ve created a Ministry Planning Calendar! In this episode, Sandra Peoples will walk you through ideas for planning ahead and…
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Does marketing work? You bet! If it didn’t work, then why are companies willing to fork out $8 million for a 30-second commercial spot during this year’s Super Bowl? If you’re one of those parents or youth workers who plan on shutting… Read More The post Those Super Bowl Ads. . . Here’s Something Helpful. appeared first…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by News-Medical. In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers explored whether the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could influence academic performance during adolescence, a time known to be critical for growth and development. Their findings indicate that adolescents who consume more UPFs show poorer academic…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. In January, New York Governor Kathy Hochul released a report, titled “More Learning, Less Scrolling,” to prohibit smartphone use during the school day. A team of public health and pediatric researchers, led by Lauren Hale, Ph.D., of Stony Brook University, are working to understand…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. A new study examining calls to United States poison centers for exposures to caffeine energy products in people younger than 20 years, conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and…
Just a couple of years into my own marriage, I was a seminary student working at a beautiful historic hotel on the picturesque North Short of Boston. As the evening manager, it was often my responsibility to offers tours and… Read More The post Debunking The Myths Of Marriage appeared first on The Center for…