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Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

National Wellness Month: Nurturing a Holistic Approach to Well-Being

Written by: Damita Miller-Shanklin August brings with it more than just the warmth of summer sunshine, it is also National Wellness Month. It means more than going to the gym or eating healthy; but to look at our well-being. Her are five things to know about National Wellness Month. What will you do to take care of yourself this month? National Wellness Month tells us … Continue reading National Wellness Month: Nurturing a Holistic Approach to Well-Being

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Austin Texas, Authors, Books, Children, Connecting, Education, Inspiration, Latest Issue, Motivation, Parenting

Madelyn Patterson’s New Book: It’s Okay To Ask: What Is That Sticking Out Of Your Neck?

Written by: Damita Miller-Shanklin I had the pleasure of speaking with a great person who has gone through a transformative journey and has a powerful story to share through her new book. The book title says it all and if you know Madelyn Patterson this book was written to help others feel comfortable when interacting with someone who has a tracheostomy aka as a Trach, … Continue reading Madelyn Patterson’s New Book: It’s Okay To Ask: What Is That Sticking Out Of Your Neck?

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Austin Texas, Children, Feature Story, Health and Wellness, Latest Issue, Youth

Dr. Nakia Scott: Holistic Mental Health-Building on Strengths To Heal

Written by: Damita Miller-Shanklin Dr. Nakia Scott is a child and adolescent psychiatrist based in the Austin area. She pursued her education at UT (University of Texas) and attended medical school in Dallas. Later, she completed her residency and fellowship in child psychiatry at A&M (Texas A&M University) in Temple, Texas, finishing in 2007. Dr. Scott follows a holistic medicine philosophy in her practice, which … Continue reading Dr. Nakia Scott: Holistic Mental Health-Building on Strengths To Heal

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Education

Helping Children Feel Confident Returning to School

Damita Miller-Shanklin As the new school year starts, parents can play an important role in ensuring their children feel comfortable and excited about going back to school. It is important to create a supportive and nurturing environment to ease the transition back to the classroom. Returning to school can be both exciting and a nervous time for children. Parents can open lines of communication and … Continue reading Helping Children Feel Confident Returning to School

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