Tricia Hedinger
Hello! My name is Tricia and I am an associate professor in the Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology at University of Tennessee in Knoxville with specialties in stuttering and early childhood language. I am a mom to 3 girls, including 10 year old twins and a 14 year old, and a stepmom to 2 boys in their twenties. In 2013, my husband, Richard, and I relocated to Knoxville from Delaware. He grew up in NY and I in Pennsylvania. We love the small city feel of Knoxville, the proximity to the mountains and the fantastic community that surrounds us in our Farragut home. We spend our evenings and weekends on the sidelines cheering on our kids in various sporting events. My primary hobby is driving children from one place to another. I have a passion for anti-bullying movements, outdoor education and building support group networks around the world. I host a podcast entitled "Stutter Stories" to help share the voices of people who stutter internationally. I am a huge fan of thinking globally and acting locally. I am glad to be a part of Knoxville Moms and feel inspired when parents connect to take action for the well-being of each other and their children.
Bullying: How Should My Child Respond? {Part 3}
Bullying is defined as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) that involve(s) an observed or perceived power imbalance, and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated. Bullying may inflict harm or distress on...
Bullying: What Does Research Tell Us? {Part 2}
Kids who are bullied may feel depressed, anxious, sad and lonely. They may have changes in sleep patterns, experience academic decline, complain about their health, participate less in school activities or skip school altogether....
Bullying: Is It Really Bullying? {Part 1}
No parent ever wants to find out their child is being bullied. We take on their sadness, desperation and embarrassment. Then, we get angry. We want someone to fix it fast. How can bullying...
What To Do If You Meet Someone Who Stutters
One percent of the world's population stutters. The percentage does not change across culture, race, location, national origin or socioeconomic status. Based on recent population counts, that means almost 2,000 people in Knoxville and...