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Conscious Love: Embracing My True Self and Guiding Parents on Supporting Transgender Children
My journey to self-realization and identity affirmation has been a path illuminated by conscious love – first coming out as a lesbian at age 14, and then as transgender at age 49. These milestones in my life weren't just about revealing who I am but also about the profound understanding and acceptance I sought, particularly…
Helpful Tips for Empty Nest Moms
If youre a seasoned mom who woke up one morning and suddenly wondered, OMG, how did I get here?and then cringe, you just might be experiencing what is commonly referred to as Empty Nest Syndrome.
August Astrology Reading
To learn more about your specific moon sign in this month, read Moon Sign Astrology – August 2011 Named for the Emperor Augustus, the name of all emperors after Octavian took the name for himself in a gesture of grandiosity that is not lost on regal Leo, his month – August – is here.
What Is Behavioral Family Intervention?
For families experiencing extreme stress relative to behavior issues, behavioral family intervention offers a long-term, therapeutic approach. Many parent training programs offered through social service agencies, educational programs and private counselors utilize aspects of behavioral family intervention to treat everything from severely disruptive behavior to mental health issues. Some clients utilize these programs for years, while others attend a few sessions to acquire the tools to do a more self-directed program.
Vision Testing for Children
Some parents first learn their children have vision problems after they start attending school, when the teacher sends home a note saying little Johnny is having trouble seeing the blackboard. Up to 10 percent of pre-school children have vision problems, many of which can be corrected if caught early enough through vision testing and screening. The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates childhood vision screenings begin as early as the newborn period.