For more than 10 years I've been working professionally to help people who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Now, as a parent, I find myself considering how I'll talk to my son about these substances in an effective way. It's scary and intimidating, even for me! But take heart, we can have conversations with our children that help shape their future decisions in this area. Even more important, you can help them develop skills to make healthy choices, even in the face of peer pressure.
Stay home for 14 days after the last exposure and maintain social distance (at least six feet) from others at all times. Yes, this means no working outside of the home, no leaving your home, and no people, who are not part of your household, entering the home.
Unlike sleep apnea, which causes the airway to collapse and stop breathing, UARS is similar to breathing through a thin straw at night. Because the individual is struggling to get in enough air, this causes multiple arousals throughout the night, leading to broken, unrestorative sleep.
I wish I cried more, I wish I spent more time in situations where I felt free, and I wish I talked to someone.
On my second daughter's first birthday, I spent most of the day playing "At this time last year."
You know the game: Oh, at this time last year, they were starting to induce. At this time last year, we were...
A little boy pointed at Emme and said “Why is she in that chair?” I answered, “It helps her move. Just like your legs help you walk, her chair helps her walk too.” The answer satisfied his curiosity, but his mother quickly apologized to us in front of both children. I understand why she did this, but it’s important that we don’t make our children feel ashamed for wanting to understand differences.
We did what we knew and tried to be patient, consistent, and loving. Before long, it was abundantly clear that he needed more . . . much more.
In + Around Tarrant County
Breweries That Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages in Tarrant County
Find a brewery in your part of Tarrant County that serves non-alcoholic beverages, handcrafted mocktails, and every Texan's favorite sparkling water, Topo Chico.
