Mental illness in children can be super hard to identify since the symptoms are often different than they are in adults. However, because of this the children often go untreated whereas they would have benefited greatly. These children often then go on to grow into adults with severe mental issues, at a point when they’re … Continue reading Children and Mental Health
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Conduct Disorder
One of the reasons children sometimes don't get the care they need is because they have conditions that their caregivers aren't knowledgeable about or aware of. Conduct disorder (CD) is one of the conditions that most of us aren’t too familiar with ! It’s characterized by “callous disregard for and aggression toward others, from pushing, … Continue reading Conduct Disorder
Homeschooling
Millions of parents across America became official school teachers over night as the different states started rolling out shut downs and stay-at-home/stay-in-place orders in March. Some of us took to it naturally, some of us are devastated. Both feelings are valid ! No one on earth was prepared for how things are going right now. … Continue reading Homeschooling
Foster Care
When I was in elementary school we spent a lot of time at my granny’s house. While I was in third to fifth grade maybe I remember her having several sets of foster children. They often newly came to her home in tattered clothing, with dirty matted hair, little possessions and a longing to be … Continue reading Foster Care
Sibling Rivalry
If you have one child or you have brothers and/or sisters you’re probably well away of sibling rivalry even if you’re not familiar with the term. According to Mott Children, “Sibling rivalry is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters.” So why does this even happen ? Check out one theory, “Try to … Continue reading Sibling Rivalry
Gardening and Child Development
Gardening helps younger children with their development and provides them with the skills needed to navigate the world efficiently. Gardening helps the kiddos practice locomotor, management, and object control skills as they haul materials back and forth to put the garden together and to water it. They also learn balance and hand eye coordination. Fine … Continue reading Gardening and Child Development
Adoption Facts
In the United States, according to the Adoption Network, there are 428,000 children waiting in foster care. Only about 135,000 children are adopted each year. Among these children, in both groups just mentioned, there are more boys than girls, over half are over the age of 6 and African American children are “disproportionately represented”. More … Continue reading Adoption Facts
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