Laura Minnigerode Laura Minnigerode is an educational researcher and parent-teacher. Her trainings focus on supporting early brain development: emotions and language. She is a certified Hand in Hand instructor who has been working with the Parenting by Connection approach for many … Continue reading →
Kim Jones, Parenting in the COVID Crisis Kim Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Houston, Texas. She received her Master of Arts degree in Family Therapy from the University of Houston-Clear Lake … Continue reading →
Ashley Musil, CPM Ashley Musil, CPM, tells us about COVID-19 and the changes in the way we handle birth and postpartum in hospitals, birthing centers, and home birth or community birth. She will also tell us about the document COVID-19—Current … Continue reading →
Camellia May, LPM Camellia May, LPM, shares the Strong Start Study of birthing centers – advantages of using a birthing center for reduced cesarean, lower cost to the public, fewer maternal deaths, and higher consumer satisfaction. Camellia May is a … Continue reading →
LaToya Shields, maternal mortality and morbidity, and substance use/lack of support LaToya Shields, BSW, MPA, LCDC-I, has been in the social service field for well over 15 years. She currently holds the position of Manager of the Specialized Programs and … Continue reading →
Lorissa Eichenberger Lorissa Eichenberger, MFT, PMH-C, associate director of The Center for Postpartum Family Health, talks about traumatic birth and supporting the mental wellness of mothers and their families. How does a mother know she needs help? How does she … Continue reading →
Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN, LCCE, is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth®, and author of the bestselling book, Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered. Dr. Dekker received her Master of Science … Continue reading →
Addiction Series: Judy Bou Kheir Judy Bou Kheir is the founder and Executive Director of KARE, Katy Area Recovery Education. KARE is providing help connecting teens and their families all around our area to resources in our community, as well … Continue reading →
Bernice L. Hausman Bernice L. Hausman is chair of the Department of Humanities at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She is author of the new book Anti-Vax: Reframing the Vaccination Controversy. She is also the author of … Continue reading →
Dr. Whitley Jagnanan on the immune system and protecting yourself from flu and colds – nutritional and other ways to prevent illness in your house. Dr. Whitley Jagnanan is a family wellness chiropractor in Houston. Her office, Vital Family Chiropractic, is … Continue reading →