Tag: Motherhood

Why is Having a Child with a Mental Health Condition so Traumatizing?

October 11, 2022

When a child is diagnosed with a medical condition, or is injured,  we all pitch in. We create calendars and sign up to bring meals or entertain siblings. We offer our friends and family unconditional support. But when your child is anorexic, or addicted, or bipolar, nobody brings a casserole.  Why is that? Because we … More Why is Having a Child with a Mental Health Condition so Traumatizing?

Crystal Ball in the woods. An image of a tree can be seen the crystal ball. Background is out of focus.

On The Writing of Fairy Tales in the Real World

September 10, 2022

Hi Friends, I wrote a crazy book! Here is the backstory: I researched and taught all things related to children’s brain development and learning. Side note: We used to think adult brains stopped developing and just waited around to start atrophying. Recent neuroscience suggests that doesn’t have to be true. In fact, you can grow new neural … More On The Writing of Fairy Tales in the Real World