Children w special health care needs (CSHCN) are more likely to have multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than their peers. The share of CSHCN who have experienced 4+ ACEs is more than 5X that of children without special health care needs. https://www.kidsdata.org/blog/?p=11068
Nadia Nadim is a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. She’s feared by defenders worldwide. But there’s more. She’s also a doctor AND speaks 11 languages.
Moreover, her journey is filled with adversity.
She was born in Afghanistan. At age 9 her father was executed by the Taliban. 2 years later her family fled to Denmark. Imagine overcoming this to reach her heights. 🔥💪🏻
Increasing positive early childhood experiences corresponds with greater likelihood of being "healthy and ready to learn" in school, even in the face of adversities. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37532124/
Increasing positive early childhood experiences corresponds with greater likelihood of being "healthy and ready to learn" in school, even in the face of adversities. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37532124/
"In the trap I am in
the loss of freedom
I still look around and
see beauty lurking
in surprising, small
places. In the Sunlight
and in that other genre-
shadows." -Easelbitch™️
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Kimberly Beam, also known as Kimbo Beam. With her extensive experience as a former adolescence teacher, author, and mindfulness instructor, Kim shared her valuable insights on social working your life, career, and entrepreneurship.
Here are 3 key takeaways from my conversation with Kim: