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Posted on March 9, 2026

Amber is an early childhood educator who is working to increase essential tremor awareness. Her goal is to place a copy of the children’s book, “Shaky Quaky Jake” in Head Start locations in the south. Learn more, including how to get involved, through the podcast or by reading her story online.

Categories: Podcasts
Posted on March 1, 2026

Children and adults throughout parts of Florida and Georgia will soon be learning about essential tremor (ET) thanks to the efforts of early childhood educator Amber Troutman. Amber has made it her mission during National Essential Tremor Awareness Month in March, to place copies of the children’s book, “Shaky Quaky Jake” in Head Start locations […]

Posted on July 25, 2024

By Kelly Roberts,Children’s Author (This is a trigger warning. For some, this account may be overwhelming or disturbing.) My hands were already shaking and quaking as I opened my purse. I set my drink beside the cash register, and it sloshed out of the cup.Everywhere. I had just schlepped across the parking lot to pick […]

Categories: Personal Stories