I Can’t Do It Alone – Cara Zara Hula Hoop Performance at Romare Bearden Park

Yours truly performing at Romare Bearden Park Saturday May 7th at 2pm. But I, Cara Zara, “Can’t Do It Alone.” You definitely won’t want to miss my final “act of desperation” for Romare Jazz Fest. Free fun for the family: magic, face painting, balloon artists, caricatures, and of course Hula-Hoops 🙂  

20 Girls in Their 20s Open Up About How They Were Bullied — And How They Overcame It

For many of us, it’s the silence of being friendless and alone that causes us pain. That silence can be just as loud as a group of kids teasing you in the cafeteria. Getting attention for the wrong thing can be just as horrible as being left out. However you are bullied, actively or passively,Continue reading “20 Girls in Their 20s Open Up About How They Were Bullied — And How They Overcame It”

How to help a friend in need? Be practical.

When tragedy, a major life change, illness or sadness hits someone you know you’ll probably ask “Is there anything I can do for you?” and you’ll usually hear “I’m fine” because suffering from a loss our numb brain and shattered heart draw a blank. Dr. Will Marling gives clear guidance in this short video on howContinue reading “How to help a friend in need? Be practical.”

How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD

Some experts say the normal effects of severe adversity may be misdiagnosed as ADHD. Inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive behavior may mirror the effects of adversity, and many doctors don’t know how—or don’t have time—to tell the difference. When speaking to traumatized children inappropriately diagnosed with ADHD, Dr. Heather Forkey, a pediatrician at University of Massachusetts MemorialContinue reading “How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD”

Fall Festival with Cajun Flair and Hula-Hoops

Come hula-hoop with me at Romare Bearden Park this Saturday at 1pm! Tons of fun for everyone! Cara Zara