April Simpkins, mother of late former Miss USA to Present at Volunteer Leaders’ Business Meeting General Session Oxen Hill, MD. (Nov. 17, 2022) – As an entrepreneur and advocate for mental health awareness, April Simpkins – mother of the late former Miss USA, attorney and EXTRA TV correspondent Cheslie Kryst – will share her story of […]
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During this episode we will share and discuss Stacey Woodson’s homeschooling journey and how being a dietician and an author influences her parenting and family relationships. History to Explore One of the most influential instruments in African culture are drums. Drums are considered the heartbeat of Africa. The book Oral Literature in Africa discusses how drums were
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Allergies are the immune system’s response to a foreign substance in the body. As a response, antibodies are released to identify that foreign substance and label it harmful, even though it isn’t. These can be substances you’ve inhaled, digested, or come into contact with your skin. Regardless, your body is trying to get rid of
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A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a treatment for addiction and mental illnessthat allows patients to live at home while receiving intensive care during the day. PHP istypically recommended for patients who have completed an inpatient treatment program and arenot yet ready to return to their routine. Treatment may include individual therapy, group therapy, medication
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During this episode I share information about sickle cell disease in honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness month. History to Explore \Nigeria has a population of 112 million people. About 25% of adults there carry the sickle cell trait (source). According to the World Health Organization, more than 300,000 babies with severe hemoglobin disorders are
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During this episode we share how the VELA fund is supporting educational entrepreneurs. They specifically specialize educational experiences that are out of the box. In 2010 at one of my daughter’s pediatric appointments her doctor advised me to homeschool. The thought changed my children’s first academic experiences and increased my love for education. African Proverb“In
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During this episode we will share and discuss how music is great for learning and boosts a child’s self-esteem. Every culture in the world embraces music. History to Explore One of the most influential instruments in African culture are drums. Drums are considered the heartbeat of Africa. The book Oral Literature in Africa discusses how drums were
