Mother and Son Join Forces to Battle Teen Depression from Tieast Leverett on Vimeo. In a crowded Panera in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, a bedroom community of Philadelphia, Tracy “Tre” Scott checks the time on his phone frequently…even though he always makes time to talk about his passion; he is also on a mission. As the founder… Read More »
Asperger’s Syndrome, often called “The Hidden Autism” is a condition that primarily impairs the emotional response and social interactions of the individuals it affects. While people with Asperger’s are usually of above average intelligence, they often suffer a lifetime of difficulties communicating with others, maintaining friends and understanding the “social rules” that the world lives… Read More »
In different parts of Philadelphia, two women of the same age receive news they’ve been anxiously awaiting…they are pregnant. They both dream about baby names, nursery decorations, tiny outfits and stylish diaper bags as they progress through their pregnancies. Nine months later, one mother gives birth to a healthy, thriving baby… Read More »
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), although the rate of premature birth may be on an overall decline, this is not the case for most developing countries. The organization estimates that over 15 million babies are born prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation) annually, and this number is slowly increasing. While the factors… Read More »
Parenting a premature infant presents a unique set of challenges, which include selecting the right course of treatment from several confusing options, weighing potentially life-altering decisions with uncertain outcomes and struggling to create a strong bond with a hospitalized baby. Several studies suggest that parents display symptoms of PTSD after their premature babies are released… Read More »
Although the school bells rang on September tenth to signify the start of the school year, most of the schools in the Philadelphia Public School District remain understaffed and underfunded. According to a recent article in the Huffington Post, “twenty-four schools were closed; the district has a junk credit rating; contracts have… Read More »