Tag Archives: awareness
Hilary Duff celebrates and supports motherhood
Save the Children® and JOHNSON’S® Baby CARES have once again partnered to provide educational resources for maternal and baby health in rural areas around the United States. Actress and recording artist Hilary Duff is proud to return as their spokesmom. Hilary … Continue reading
Where we stand: A look at the State of the World’s Mothers report
Today, international humanitarian organization Save the Children released its annual State of the World’s Mothers report. As its title implies, the report details how nations around the world are performing in terms of keeping their moms and babies, quite literally, … Continue reading
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
In the United States, a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month, we spread awareness about the signs of abuse and promote the emotional and physical well-being of children … Continue reading
Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Month
One of the most prevalent neurological disorders in the world is also among the most puzzling: there’s no known cause, no known test, and no known cure for autism. In fact, the condition can’t even be pinned down as a … Continue reading
Every child. Every parent. Every day.
Last month was Read Aloud Month but it’s never too late to pick up a good habit. By reading to your child for 15 minutes every day, you encourage more than love of the written word, you can boost your … Continue reading
Celebrate a healthier you on World Health Day
Every year on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates it anniversary with World Health Day. The day highlights a priority area of public concern in the world by outlining the causes of the problem and promoting healthy solutions. … Continue reading
The lowdown on endometriosis
I think it’s safe to say that none of us particularly enjoys receiving Mother Nature’s gift each month, but could you imagine having to deal with more than the typical fatigue and ache? If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis, … Continue reading
March is Trisomy Awareness Month
About one in 5,000 babies is born with trisomy 18, or Edward’s Syndrome, and about one in 16,000 is born with trisomy 13. March is trisomy awareness month and because there is no proven cause or genetic predisposition for both … Continue reading
Shut-eye: Get some.
The National Sleep Foundation is raising public awareness and promoting the many health benefits of getting the proper amount of rest as we approach the upcoming Daylight Savings Time. This is the weekend our bodies are forced to adjust to … Continue reading
Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
It’s February! We know you’re still smiling about Valentine’s Day with your partner and of course, the arrival of baby. But did you know that February is also International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month? At this point, you’ve probably taken all … Continue reading
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21
Celebrate the 1 in 691 infants who are born with an extra chromosome on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day. Observed on the 21st day of the third month to signify the trisomy, or three copies, of chromosome 21 that … Continue reading
