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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Children And Dieting
As parents, we just want whatever is best for our kids. When you notice that your child is overweight or shows other diet related signs that they’re unhealthy of course you want to do something about it. Along with exercising more, you may think about putting your kiddo on a diet. Wellllllllll, according to ParentMap … Continue reading Children And Dieting
The Cost of Being Poor
Imagine watching the clock as you speak to a customer over the phone at your $9 an hour job on a Wednesday afternoon. Job number one of three. You try to rush the customer off of the phone because it is 3:07 pm and your shift was over at 3:00 pm. The bus comes at … Continue reading The Cost of Being Poor
Parenting Styles
There are four primary types of parenting styles based on how supportive and how demanding you are regarding your children. Out of the four that we’re about to explain, keep in mind that psychology says that AUTHORITATIVE parenting is the style that produces the healthiest children. Supportiveness, also called Parental Responsiveness, refers to “the extent … Continue reading Parenting Styles
Food Deserts
As described by the Food Empowerment Project, a food deserts are “described as geographic areas where residents’ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent due to the absence of grocery stores within convenient traveling distance.” Convenience in this context refers to within one mile of ones home. … Continue reading Food Deserts
Why Gardening Matters
Research has shown time and time again how important it is for us to make sure we get outside time daily. It’s good for both our bodies and our minds. The question is, however, what should we even be doing while we’re outside ?! One suggestion is G A R D E N I N … Continue reading Why Gardening Matters
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