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Hit the Refresh Button: Simple Steps for Mental Wellness
Feeling overwhelmed? Discover simple steps for a Mental Health & Emotional Reset to reclaim your calm, energy, and joy today.
Whole Person Wellness: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Mental Health
Discover holistic mental health: nurture mind, body & spirit with nutrition, yoga, meditation & mom-friendly habits for thriving wellness.
Is My Child Mentally Disabled?
Worrying about your child is a natural part of being a parent. Many moms spend a lot of their time concerned about their child’s development. If your observation has left you concerned about your child’s mental capacity, consider the signs and symptoms of mental disability. By exploring the process of disability diagnoses and educating yourself on what mental disability would mean for your child, you can prepare yourself to respond effectively to the presence of a mental disability in your child.
Learning Toys for Kids With Autism
Teaching and parenting kids with autism requires identifying their specific developmental challenges and educational needs. Fortunately, you have many options for supporting autistic children through learning toys. Pay less attention to age limits and recommended methods of play, unless safety restrictions such as choking hazards are an issue, and more attention to the ways an autistic child can manipulate the toy or play a game to address specific skill sets.
Attachment & Separation Issues in Adoptees
Adopted children have challenges becoming part of a new family when they separate from their biological family, according to Michael F. McGinn, author of “Developmental Challenges for Adoptees Across the Life Cycle.” Attachment is the goal, meaning the adopted child and the adopting parents achieve a mutually affectionate connection.