As the centerpiece of the One Million Rounds fundraising and awareness project, a life-size sculpture of the art is being created to go on tour in both England and the U.S. as an international campaign for our veterans. The Fallen Hero Guardian Angels art was commissioned by Melanie Davis to reflect the stories of miraculous protection she was hearing as she wrote The Triumph Book: HEROES, 27 first person accounts from veterans spanning the decades […]
In the first study of its kind, veterans and civilians with traumatic brain injury showed improved cognitive performance and psychological and neural health following strategy-based cognitive training. The Department of Defense-funded study, published this week in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, was conducted by an interdisciplinary team of cognitive neuroscientists, rehabilitation specialists, and neuroimaging experts from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas. “Veterans and others who have sustained traumatic brain injuries often experience […]
PUZZLES & CAMO BY SHELLY HUHTANEN After leaving the park exhausted, my Dad said, “I’m so glad Morgan’s Wonderland was closed. It forced us to try something new, something we didn’t think to try before.” Since Broden’s birthday lands after Spring Break, we usually plan a trip for him and fill it with activities that he loves to do. This year, our plan was to drive to San Antonio for Morgan’s Wonderland and Sea World. […]
BY JENNIFER WOODWORTH, PSY.D Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season is about to begin. Along with the excitement of traveling to a new place come stress and a lot of organization. The planning of the move actually begins the moment you hear the words, “We’ve got orders,” and doesn’t end until every box is unpacked on the other end. Here are some tips to keep your sanity as well as all of your household goods. […]
7 MAY: FCPS Parent Resource Center workshop on “Summer Safety – Every Step of the Way.” Thursday, May 7th from 10am to noon at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services (Entrance 1, Room 100), 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA. A map and directions are at http://commweb.fcps.edu/directory/map_base.cfm?locid=5101 The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will present this important workshop to help you protect your child this summer and all year long! Learn how the […]
