Last month, I was interviewed by social media influencer and host of Divas with a Purpose, Michelle Garrett. She has such a powerful story and platform that the American Academy of Pediatrics invited her to join in a partnership with…
The science of Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences or PACES is rapidly growing. Childhood trauma has such an impact on our lives that the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics have partnered to raise awareness about…
In the US, there are nearly 700K children in the foster care system. Being a child in foster care is an adverse childhood experience or source of childhood trauma. Children in the foster care system are at risk for poor…
Happy New Year! I hope 2019 was as amazing for you as it was for me and the new year is off to a great start for your family. It’s common knowledge that most children are healthy and resilient, but…
Guest columnists Ending cycle of violence starts with making children priority By Rachel C. Allen and Dr. Judi Addelston “Teenage time bombs: A generation in danger,” a series of South Florida Sun-Sentinel stories printed in the Orlando Sentinel between Dec….
WHEN I WAS ASKED TO BE A PANELIST FOR THE COMMUNITY CONFERENCE ON HEALING FROM ACES AND GIVE MY VISION AS A PEDIATRICIAN ON HOW TO CREATE A TRAUMA-INFORMED AND RESILIENT CENTRAL FLORIDA, I WAS BOTH HONORED AND NERVOUS. TO…
About 700,000 children are abused in the U.S each year. As difficult as it maybe to think about children being mistreated, it’s even more important to raise awareness and empower everyone on ways to prevent it. On this episode of KIDing…
Don’t make the mistake to label Lucille O’Neal as “Shaq’s mom.” She will quickly tell you, “and Lateefah and Ayesha and Jamal.” And once you get to know her, you will realize that she is sooo much more. Dr. Lucille…
April 2-8, 2018 is National Public Health Week and the goal is “Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing our future together.” When Dr. Candice chats with Health Officer, Dr. Kevin Sherin about the importance of public health, he endorses the mission saying,…