As I was scrolling through the Our Sacred Breath Facebook feed, I came across an organization that reposted an article The Mighty published – which was based on a post from last year: 12 Wishes for My Daughter and FASD. In the four years I’ve been writing this blog, this has so far been the most … More 12 Wishes for FASD: A Year Later
A video clip came up on my Twitter feed this morning about results of a study Bristol University conducted looking at 70 years of studies to find evidence of outcomes for “light drinking” during pregnancy. While they agree on the evidence about the risks of heavy alcohol consumption during pregnancy, their objective was to “determine … More FASD: It’s time to Stop the Debate.
Today’s post is slightly different then the rest. Whereas when I highlighted a series from one particular source, I ended with the summary, today I am starting with the summary. If you want to share the individual infographics for each of these 10 components of FASD prevention I will be posting those daily on OSB … More Day 89 – 98 of 99 Days to FASDay: 10 Fundamental Components of FASD Prevention
Day 87 of 99 Days to FASDay and we continue to look at a study of key Canadian FASD awareness campaigns – focusing on the images used to raise awareness. The information is from What We Have Learned: Key Canadian FASD Awareness Campaigns Best Start: Ontario’s Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre (Wendy Burgoyne). How … More Day 87 of 99 Days to FASDay: Images of FASD
Day 86 of 99 Days to FASDay means only two weeks to FASDay! Do you know what your message is going to be? For the last four years I have participated in the Red Shoes Rock campaign. From September 1-9, I wear red sneakers, and share a messages on my personal social media, as well as … More Day 86 of 99 Days to FASDay: FASD Messages
Day 82 of 99 Days to FASDay highlights some findings about alcohol use among adults in Ontario (Canada) between 1977 – 2013. We can’t talk about FASD without talking about alcohol. I am not an expert on alcoholism, addiction or recovery. But I do have lived experience with all of these through friends and family. … More Day 82 of 99 Days to FASDay: Adults Alcohol Use in Ontario
40 Years Later the Message is Still Partially Eclipsed: Alcohol and Pregnancy Do Not Mix Day 81 of 99 Days to FASDay and the big news today is the solar eclipse. For some of us the sun will completely be eclipsed, for others it will only be a partial. And it seems fitting today’s message … More Day 81 of 99 Days to FASDay: Alcohol and Pregnancy Do Not Mix
