Anne Frances MacDonald
School is Okay
Last year I walked my son to his kindergarten class on the first day of school. Our fingers curled tightly together as we both felt anxious. As we approached the door, I could feel...
Trapped Behind ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) impacts a person’s ability to focus, control emotions, and control impulsive behavior.
Check, check, and check. My son, almost eight years old, was given this diagnosis when he was six years old.
Many...
The Beauty Found in Crisis Mode
I am currently living through a "Coronacane" (that’s a pandemic mixed with a hurricane - trust me, it’s not a drink you want).
After months of being isolated in our homes, which in retrospect is...
Call to Arms: Returning to School
As we reach the pinnacle of this pandemic, both in physical sickness and mental exhaustion, a new debate is forming.
Should our children return to school, even with the growing health risk?
Should we even...