Tag: support for families
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My Child Is Not ‘Naughty’; He Has Autism
Get Pregnant Fast To the man I encountered at the grocery store last week, who felt the need to scold my son for being “naughty,” have you any idea of the fear you instilled in him? To the mother who disregarded my child’s attempt to greet you and remarked to a mutual friend, “He does…
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What Parents of Children with Mental Illness Contemplate After a School Shooting
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of school shootings, a wave of fear and anxiety washes over parents of children with mental health challenges. I can no longer stay silent or avoid difficult conversations with my conservative friends and family. The reality is too overwhelming to ignore. My fear is palpable: What if my child,…
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Tragic Bus Crash Claims Lives of 15 in Canadian Junior Hockey Team
Get Pregnant Fast In a devastating accident last Friday, a bus carrying a Canadian junior hockey team collided with a tractor-trailer in Saskatchewan, resulting in the tragic loss of 15 individuals, including several young athletes. The team, known as the Clearwater Falcons, was en route to a playoff game in Nipawin when the calamity occurred.…
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What I Wish for My Child’s Speech Therapist to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Speech Therapist, Nearly four years ago, you met my daughter, a delightful little girl who was just beginning her journey with words. At the time, she was shy and had just a handful of words to express herself. Your first encounter with her was memorable, not only for her round cheeks…