Fight Against Alzheimer’s Becomes National Priority Today With National Alzheimer’s Plan As the daughter of an Alzheimer’s patient I’m thrilled to learn that the Obama administration today will announce a major initiative to combat this disease which is quickly becoming a national epidemic and already effects 5.4 million Americans. The goal is to have effective …
1st Annual Special Needs Fair and Bone Marrow Drive this Sunday at the Wilton YMCA If you are the parent of a special needs child in the Fairfield County area, come by the Wilton YMCA this Sunday, May 20th, from 1- 4P to get the latest information on health care, new treatments, education, community support, …
Even if you’re not a football fan, the suicide of NFL legend Junior Seau is shocking and tragic. Here was a guy who had it all and was regarded as one of the greatest of all time. As soon as I heard it was suicide the first thing that came to my mind was that another …
For many of us, it feels like summer is already here and that’s certainly a treat for those of us who live in the Northeast. My kids have been going to school dressed in shorts for at least two weeks now. Now that your kids will be spending more time outside, keep these safety tips in …
Last week Mattel hosted a major press conference in New York City and announced that Barbie was running for President of the United States. Yes, the blonde icon with the body that launched many an eating disorder was, as the press release announced, “standing on her own two feet” and announcing her candidacy. Apparently …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michele Bennett Michele@safetymom.com 203-246-7859 Toyota of Stamford and National Family Safety Expert Alison Rhodes Team Up to Promote Safe Driving Stamford, CT – April 12, 2012 — It was announced today that Toyota of Stamford has partnered with national family safety expert Alison Rhodes, The Safety Mom, to help promote safe …
A word of warning – if you have a child that still believes in Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy and The Easter Bunny, be sure they’re not reading over your shoulder! The other night my pre-teen daughter and I had one of “the talks.” I have to admit, I’m a bit surprised at how much …
April has been designated as National Autism Awareness Month but, with the recent report from the Centers For Disease Control that every 1 in 88 kids is now diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), spotlighting this disability one month out of the year is certainly not enough. Here are the new statistics: The diagnosis …
