Mental health, good, bad, or somewhere in between, we all have it. In fact, in many cases, it is like a muscle, one that, if you work, will get stronger each day. Of course, when you are feeling tired, down, or vulnerable, working on your mental health can feel anything but easy. The good news is that there are some strategies you can use, no matter how you are feeling. Read on to find out what they are. Eat well We have all heard the … [Read more...]
Build a Supportive Team To Help You Recover From an Eating Disorder
Complete recovery is only possible when you are fully comfortable with who you are. This requires more than changing your eating habits. You also need to learn to cope with unpleasant emotions, identify feelings, recognize triggers, and accept yourself at each stage. Fortunately, you don't need to complete these tasks alone. As you reach out to available resources, you'll have more success in overcoming obstacles and reaching full … [Read more...]
Understanding the Challenges of Children’s Mental Health
Mental health issues have gained attention in the media recently, and surprising new information is revealing that mental disorders in children are more common. It is estimated that at least one-fourth of children and teens will encounter some kind of mental disorder within a year, and about one-third of these age groups will experience a form of mental disorder throughout their life. With so many areas of impact, it is important for parents and … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Yourself for Surgery
Having an operation can be a very frightening experience, whether it’s for yourself, a parent whose child needs surgery, a loved one who requires an operation. Whether it is after carpal tunnel surgery or any other surgery, there are plenty of things to take note of. It’s important to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for the experience of surgery, and any positive steps you take can help you deal with the situation and hopefully … [Read more...]
How to Bond With Your Baby After a Traumatic Birth
There is an assumption that there is an automatic and magical bond between every mother and her baby, but bonding issues are more common than we realize. This does not mean that the mother does not love their child or wish to do everything possible to care for them. We are all unique individuals and every birth is different, so it’s unrealistic to presume that all mother-baby relationships will be the same. It’s particularly common for mothers to … [Read more...]
Family Issues that Could Impact Your Child’s Health
Common family issues could severely impact both your child’s emotional and physical health, leaving them susceptible to long-term conditions throughout their lives. Although these issues are common and mostly unavoidable, you can take action to prevent any lasting impact on your child’s wellbeing and outlook on life while the experience is happening. Divorce or Separation Although growing up in a happy and stable home can have positive … [Read more...]
How to Tell if Your Child is Faking Sick (And What to Do About It)
It is perfectly natural for kids to want to play hooky. We can remember what it was like at their age--and even now, having to go to work! School can be a tedious chore for a growing child’s active mind. When it concerns persistent or mature children, the task of discerning when and how to address a child’s plea to stay home from school or another activity can be tricky. Parents of young children especially need to be on the look out for signs … [Read more...]
The Essential Guide To Looking After A Sick Child
Being a responsible parent, you want to keep your children safe and keep them away from any bugs that is going around. However being young also means an immature immune system. This means that some kids tend to pick up every cold and sickness bug that’s doing the rounds. They might pick it up from a pal on a play date, at nursery or even from a family member. Most bugs can be managed at home. Read on to find out how you can make your little … [Read more...]
Quick Tips to Caring for Your Familly When the Whole House is Sick
You get a call from the school to come to pick up your child because they’re not feeling well. You call off from work and rush to grab them and get them better. Only a day later your other children and your spouse wake up with the same symptoms. You’re the last man standing and everyone needs your love and care to get through. What in the world is a mom to do? This happens to women a lot. Kids tend to get sick and like to share with the rest … [Read more...]
