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Children of War Foundation: Surgical Care for Children in Need
I recently interviewed Amel Najjar, the Executive Director of an amazing organization, Children of War Foundation, where they raise money to provide surgical care for children around the world who otherwise would not have access to it in their region.
Is Your Daughter a Cheerleader? Prevent Injuries!
Is your daughter interested in cheerleading? Are you skeptical because you’ve heard it’s a dangerous sport? Well, here’s your chance to get the facts straight. We interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Dugas of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) and Bill Seely, executive director of USA Cheer, about cheerleading misconceptions and injury prevention tips for parents and kids interested in this sport. And, when it comes to letting your child start cheerleading, they say BRING IT ON! ModernMom: What are the most common types of cheerleader injuries?
The Predator in Your Daughter’s Bedroom
There is no better tool for predators than the Internet, says Nola Brantly, executive director of the Oakland-based Motivating Inspiring Serving and Supporting Sexually Exploited Youth, Inc. (misssey.org), an organization providing counseling to trafficked children. Here she describes how pimps use the Web to groom and sell young girls and offers ways you can help in your community:
Johnny Depp Receives Highest Honor
Three-time Academy Award nominee Johnny Depp was honored at the Bahamas International Film Festival with the prestigious Career Achievement Award. Screen legend Sean Connery presented the actor with the award.BIFF Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool said, “There is no actor better suited to receive BIFF’s highest honor, the Career Achievement Award,” (Id have to agree on that). She adds, “Johnny Depp is one of the finest actors of our generation and …
Simple Tips on How to Have a Positive Relationship with Your Teen
In past blogs, I have shared several excerpts from my memoir, Digesting Life. The story of my struggle and recovery from an eating disorder is the basis for what led me to create the KARMA Method, a coaching and therapeutic method. My hope is that maybe some of these stories will resonate with you or…