Page 7 - Martin Downs Bulletin - February '25

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kids corner

When Young Kids Hate young child’s self-esteem is received our written report, the teacher helped get the
child an IEP for school support. The IEP allowed the
at risk of long-term damage.
Themselves As a concerned parent, school’s special education teacher to work with her in
you can provide your addition to her private tutoring. Parents used children’s
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., School Psychologist child with support and books to help with her anxiety of being embarrassed for
My first grader has recently said, “I hate myself” understanding. If you her reading struggles. In a follow-up conversation, her
because she doesn’t feel smart. She says things are too suspect an underlying mom said she had renewed hope for her child’s future.
hard and I can see her getting discouraged. She has trouble learning disability like We test students from age 2 through college for
remembering letters, sounds, some numbers. She can’t dyslexia, our school dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and more.
keep up with everyone. Her teacher says she is the lowest neuropsychological testing Call us at (561) 625-4125 to discuss your child or learn
one in her class.” provides answers. We also more at www.JimForgan.com.
This concerned parent’s description of her child cried test for processing problems
out for help and understanding. It is highly unusual for such as a weakness in phonics development and memory.
a young student to make statements such as they hate Once you understand the specific problem you can then Hospice Foundation from page 1
themself, they feel dumb, or they want to die. No student provide the right treatment to help.
wants to go to school and repeatedly fail. Furthermore, it is The testing revealed this child had dyslexia with for children with life-limiting illnesses. CFK’s contributions,
a giant red flag when your child’s teacher says your child anxiety. Her mom followed up with one of the specialized including Walmart gift cards, gas cards, and cash assistance,
is the lowest one in the class. Given these challenges, this tutors and started three times a week tutoring. Once she have alleviated the financial burdens experienced by these
families, who often face extreme financial stress due to
various factors such as inability to work, travel expenses for
medical appointments, and out-of-pocket costs for necessary
medical equipment and services not covered by insurance.
Filer is a true champion and advocate for children.
Through her philanthropic work, she encourages others in
the community to find their passion and give of themselves
to organizations that they love.
Thanks for Giving honoree Ken Feiertag and his firm,
Feiertag Financial Group of Janney Montgomery Scott
LLC, began supporting Treasure Coast Hospice in 2013
with a memorial donation, but grew to be a major partner
in 2015 when Feiertag became a founding member of the
TCH President’s Circle, a group of community business
leaders from Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties
who financially support the mission of TCH.
To date, the direct financial support of Feiertag Financial
Group is close to $85,000, however an innovative program
that Feiertag and his business partner, Michael Tommeraas,
developed has helped raise additional monies for TCH and
many other Treasure Coast charities. The two partners take
off their financial advisor hats and turn into “Chef Ken” and
“Chef Mike,” offering authentic Louisiana Crawfish Boils
to nonprofits that have silent auctions at their fundraising
events. Feiertag Financial Group has also sponsored the
annual TCH Golf Tournament and has been the Presenting
Sponsor for the organization’s annual Sporting Clay Shoot
since 2021.
Feiertag and his team believe in giving back to the
community and have been instrumental in helping spread
the mission of TCH through financial contributions,
guidance and advocacy.
The event was graciously underwritten by Wilmington
Trust, The Ngo Group Illustrated Properties Real Estate,
Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Law Office of Jacobs
& Jacobs, and Evergreen Private Care.
To learn how to support the Treasure Coast Hospice
Foundation, visit www.TreasureHealth.org/Foundation.

Thanks for Giving Honoree Marlene Filer with TCH CEO
Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA

Thanks for Giving Honorees Ken Feiertag and Marlene
See answer in this paper. Filer with Mike Tommeraas