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Guest writers contribute to the Fort Worth Moms content catalog throughout the year, bringing expert advice, solid recommendations, and unique perspectives.
early childhood screening

How an End-of-Day Facebook Scroll Led to Help for My Son

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Before I knew it, Bethany was in my home for the first visit. We discussed my concerns and set up a plan of care. When we were done making the plan, I felt like she had restored my hope. I was, and still am, excited to help my son. I also don’t feel like I’m stuck trying to figure this out on my own. Not feeling alone in parenting my son has restored my confidence in my ability to be the mom I want to be.
developmental trauma

Momfession Monday: Why I Didn’t Marry a Man like My Father

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If your dad wasn't your first love or your house was unsafe, you're not alone. And choosing a spouse or partner the total opposite of your toxic parent(s) was a wise decision. You CAN be the end of the line of angry people. Their story doesn't have to be yours, and your story doesn't have to be your child's. You don't have to carry your parents' baggage anymore. 
early screening

Concerned About Baby? Early Screening Can Help

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Baby’s development is best early. The brain develops at a rapid pace between the ages of birth to six, so the sooner you call to start services for babies who may need some extra help, the better.
gender identity

Thank You for Being Nice :: On Honoring Gender Identity

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Seek care in a center where mental health and overall wellbeing is a top priority. You’ll want to educate yourself and your child about the transitioning process. You will learn about and discuss over the years all the possible treatments that can support gender congruence.
HPV Vaccine

HPV Vaccine Myths Debunked

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There is more aluminum in a piece of fresh fruit than there is in a dose of HPV vaccine. Aluminum is used in an extremely low dose to help the body form an immune response using a smaller amount of vaccine. So yes, HPV vaccine does contain aluminum -- but so does fruit, veggies, meat, and even breastmilk. 
hot topics

iCare, You Care: We ALL Care About Flu Vaccine Season

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While it’s true influenza is a virus and can manifest with few or no symptoms, per the CDC, 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 are hospitalized each year from the flu or complications of the flu in the U.S. alone. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 80 percent of the children who died had not been vaccinated.
hot topics

Guns on the School Supply List

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We lose something -- an innocence -- when we bring a weapon into our classrooms. This is a new normal that I am unwilling to accept. I will not allow fear-based, reactive thinking to forever change the face of our schools.