Monica L. Northington, MD, MPH

Monica L. Northington, MD, MPH Pediatric Medical Consultant. Child health and development, health promotion, disease prevention, and public health.

Current events and perspectives on children’s health, welfare, and advocacy.

03/31/2026

☀️Hello FB Family!☀️

We are currently in great need of men’s tennis shoes (sizes 10–14) and men’s underwear (new) in sizes medium, large, and extra large.

If you are able to help, we can accept donations Monday through Thursday from 9:00–11:00 AM.

Thank you so much for your continued support. We couldn’t serve our friends without your generous donations. ❤️

03/31/2026

Gen Alpha kids aren’t “too sensitive,” “lazy,” or “difficult.” They’re growing up in a level of stimulation no nervous system was designed for. More input, less recovery, more emotional load, and less capacity to regulate alone. When they melt down, push limits, or seem overwhelmed, that’s not defiance, it’s overload. Research shows developing brains are highly sensitive to environment, and constant stimulation can strain emotional regulation systems. What they need isn’t pressure or punishment, but structure paired with connection. A calm, regulated adult nervous system becomes the anchor that helps them learn how to regulate their own.

03/30/2026
03/29/2026

Health officials are warning beachgoers along the Mississippi Gulf Coast after elevated bacteria levels were reported at multiple beaches, with at least seven locations placed under water contact advisories.

According to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), routine water testing detected unsafe levels of Enterococcus bacteria, which can indicate contamination from sewage, stormwater runoff, or animal waste. 

The affected beaches include areas across Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Long Beach, Biloxi, and Gulfport, where officials say there is an increased risk of illness for anyone entering the water. 

While the beaches themselves remain open, officials are strongly advising against swimming, wading, or any water contact until bacteria levels return to safe levels.

03/27/2026

We need to shout this from the mountaintops. 💜

03/27/2026

📰 In 1937, a lynching was photographed and published in Time and Life. The images became infamous, but none of the white perpetrators were ever named. My Father’s Name follows one daughter’s journey to face the truth.

Whitney Plantation invites you to a virtual screening and live conversation on My Father’s Name, a powerful documentary about family secrets, white silence, and the legacy of a lynching that became one of the most iconic in American history.

This free screening + live conversation with Dr. Ashley Rogers, executive director of Whitney Plantation, Jessie Jaynes-Diming of The Emmett Till Interpretive Center, and Connie Royster, executive producer of the film.

🗓️ April 9, 2026 at 3PM CT.
🎟️ Register for FREE: https://loom.ly/uzmc6Sk

⚠️WARNING: Please be advised that this 20-minute documentary explores graphic imagery and sensitive themes that may be disturbing to some viewers.

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03/26/2026

You do NOT need this.

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IV vitamin drips are marketed to offer a wide range of benefits, but there's no evidence to support these claims. In some cases, they could even be dangerous.

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