Baby News – Twitter Offers Grieving Parents Solace and Solidarity
Research asserting that social-media platforms erode our moral values was roundly proven wrong last week, after thousands of Twitter members rallied around two mothers whose children unexpectedly passed away. Heather Spohr of Los Angeles and Shana Myers of Edmon, Okla. Many of Spohr’s followers knew 17-month-old Madeline was in the hospital, being treated for respiratory problems exacerbated by the prematurity of her lungs, because she tweeted about the experience in real time — and then she posted notice of Maddie’s passing. The entire ParentDish staff wishes to express our deepest and most heartfelt condolences for the Spohrs and the Myers. read more
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