I was asked recently, which post of the many on my blog is an accurate reflection of who I am… The short answer is: none. other than the Houdini series. Which is mostly about my early years. So I thought I would draft a post about me. I am 40 years old. I am considered…
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The hidden costs of breastfeeding
WASHINGTON, DC, April 26, 2012 — Pediatricians and other breastfeeding advocates often encourage new mothers to breastfeed their babies for at least the first six months of their infants’ lives based on the purported health benefits to both mothers and children. Many breastfeeding proponents also argue that breastfeeding has financial advantages over formula-feeding—breastfeeding is free,…
Autism Awareness: Moving Beyond Awareness Into Action and Promise
Autism Awareness Month Almost Over, Now What? I have this idea. It goes something like this: we participate in an awareness campaign (like this one for Autism Awareness) and it gives us a sense of purpose, a sense of healing, and even, maybe, a sense of achievement — we did something. There’s something inherent in…