Melissa in the Morning: Don't Ruin Mother's Day

May 08, 2023, 01:31 PM

Scam alert! Before you pay for flower delivery, buy new jewelry or purchase that online gift, know the signs of scammers! The BBB serving Connecticut shared tips ahead of Mother's Day to help families protect their money and secure their gifts for mom. ((00:00))

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a crucial time to remind parents about the importance of early intervention for young children. We spoke with ASHA President, Tena McNamara, about diagnoses trends and signs of any issues in babies. ((07:44))

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, highlighting prevention, awareness and funding to support people plagued with the illness. We spoke with the founder of Connecticut non-profit Partner in Lyme, Jessica Snajder about how bad tick numbers are in our state. We also heard about an upcoming event to support Lyme patients struggling to pay for treatment. ((18:36))

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