Some women at midlife adopt extreme measures to stay thin, perhaps because the hormonal changes of menopause have caused them to gain weight, or maybe a divorce has pushed them back into the dating scene. Whatever the reason, eating disorders in midlife and older women are not uncommon, yet they are under-recognized. In research examining […]
When schools closed in March 2020 at the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, Alicia Dougherty was suddenly home … with all of her 10 children. Between live lessons and asynchronous work, the family’s school day often didn’t end until 9 p.m. “We had to switch to business WiFi,” says Dougherty, whose children are 3 to […]
Guest contribution by Emily Ansell Elfer, BA Hons, Dip. Many people on the autism spectrum are known to have symptoms of anxiety, particularly those related to social situations and communication. In fact, previous research has shown a significant overlap between symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A large proportion of […]
Jason Hsieh is the founder of LakiKid, a growing company who provides quality and affordable products that help neurodiverse children with their daily challenges. LakiKid is an eCommerce company that helps kids with special learning needs like Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder by providing support, education, and products. In 2013, Jason’s son, Keanu, was […]
