Written by Janie Leathers, Medical Student – University of Missouri There are lots of opinions on food allergies, some are true facts and some are pure myths. It is important to debunk the myths and learn allergy safe practices to ensure allergic reactions are prevented. The truth about food allergies A food allergy is defined …
April 11-17, 2022 is Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). This year, the City of Columbia declared April 11 as Black Doula Day! Research shows that Black birthers have the worst outcomes among the pregnant and postpartum populations. To support Black birthers in our community and improve their outcomes and experiences, we are sharing information on …
Dads, First Chance is here for you. To raise awareness for International Fathers’ Mental Health Day, First Chance for Children has created a mini-kit just for dads! You’ll find tips, articles, resources, and gifts just for dads including a small notebook, pen, hand lotion, and cool dad stickers. To learn how to get a Dads …
Have you heard of mindfulness? Put simply, practicing mindfulness means focusing on what you are sensing and feeling in the moment without interpretation or judgement. It’s a great tool that can help children and adults in many ways, including: strengthening self control, lower anxiety and stress, increasing positive moods, better decision making, improved self regulation, …
Self-care is important, but what does is it really mean for parents of young children, especially in this new and scary time of coronavirus and social distancing?