Guest Writer
Guest writers contribute to the Fort Worth Moms content catalog throughout the year, bringing expert advice, solid recommendations, and unique perspectives.
The Together Project :: Bullying Brings Out the Worst Behaviors (Sometimes in the Victim...
It is important to help each child identify personal strengths and supportive relationships. This helps victims of bullies become resilient and realize there are people who love and care for them as people no matter what someone else says.
When You Need Your Girls Because There’s a Problem with Your “Girls”
I never went to a chemotherapy session alone. In fact, I had a different friend sign up to take me each time! I nicknamed these women “chemosabes.” Did I NEED them with me? No. But my new routine was anything but routine with a high-ranking member of this army in tow. I dubbed the recliner in the treatment room a sacred place where my girls met me at my most vulnerable.
Test Your Vaccinology Knowledge :: A Brief History of the Great Vaccine Debate
It’s important to note that Jenner’s initial experiments were carried out in a pre-germ-theory era that lacked modern methods of quality control and sterilization. His method involved extracting puss from the arm lesions of those recently vaccinated/infected. It was not uncommon for staph, syphilis, and other infections to accompany this inoculum. Many people were rightly fearful of contracting another dreadful disease while getting vaccinated for the first one.
Momfession: A Miscarriage Without a Baby {Grieving a Chemical Pregnancy}
My body may not have lost a baby, but my brain did -- and no amount of scientific research can argue with that. When I saw the positive tests, I began planning for a new baby. In two days, I reimagined bedroom arrangements, sorted through summer plans to accommodate a newborn, and mourned the loss of future sleep. I saw a future life with three kids.
Change of Plans {When Your Down Syndrome Diagnosis Comes with Leukemia}
Hayden tackled chemo like he tackles life: with laughter, positivity, and a side of singing and dancing. He was hooked to an IV pole 24/7 during chemo, and within a few days, he gave pole dancing a whole new meaning! He had dance parties with the nurses at night, to the Spice Girls "Wannabe," and sang at the top of his lungs during the day.
Keeping Families Together in the Battle Against Childhood Cancer
Whether a family lives 500 miles away or five miles away, travel and living expenses can quickly add up. The added concern of siblings and being far from family and friends places extra burdens on a family. The child’s illness quickly becomes the family’s illness -- and it is in this circle where the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth becomes a beacon of support for these families.
Everything You Want to Know About the Latest Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments
No longer does slimming down or looking and feeling a few years younger require surgery. Today, many concerns can be addressed with non-surgical alternatives. But with so many options, it can be hard to keep up with the latest ways to look your best.