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 a condition that their caregiver isn't knowledgeable about or aware of. Conduct disorder (CD) is one of the conditions that most of us aren’t too familiar with ! What Is Conduct Disorder ? It’s characterized by “callous disregard for … Continue reading Conduct Disorder
Nutrition For Kids
Nutrition can be tricky. So you want your child to eat healthily but you have no idea what EXACTLY that means. We totally get it. Healthy seems fairly relative and there is so much conflicting information on the interwebs. Photo by Amina Filkins on Pexels.com Nutrition In Food Groups Nutrition for kids isn't very different … Continue reading Nutrition For Kids
Mealtime With Kids
Trying to feed kids can get TRICKY ! They're often picky and confrontational so it's easy to find yourself in a power struggle with your toddler or little chicken (what I call children) any time food is involved. Because of this, you may worry that your child will get malnutritioned or even worst, never stop … Continue reading Mealtime With Kids
Life Lessons In Gardening
We've talked about the different skills children can pick up in the garden. There are some great overall life lessons children can learn when gardening as well. We’ve learned lessons about food, patience, and commitment, among other things. Photo by VisionPic .net on Pexels.com Lessons In Patience Working in the garden teaches children a great … Continue reading Life Lessons In Gardening
Composting
Composting is using decomposed organic material like leaves, loose grass and produce scraps. Cardboard can be included too ! It provides a lot of important nutrients for plant growth and is often used as fertilizer. Compost improves the soil for your plants because the soil can easily hold the correct amount of moisture, nutrients and air with it. Photo … Continue reading Composting
Transplanting Outside
A lot of love indoor plants but would really prefer to be outside with our babies. Winter months don't make that possible. One option you have is to take your indoor plants and transplant them outside. When transplanting, however, there are a few things to keep in mind ! Transplanting Compatibility Most potted plants will … Continue reading Transplanting Outside