Parenting

How A Change In The Family Dynamic Can Affect Your Kids

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There’s a lot in life that can change the way your family views itself. A new brother or sister, a loss of a grandparent, parents divorcing and maybe even remarrying – these are all things that might disrupt the way you live. Most of all, they mean a world of difference for your children, and any change in the family…

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Drug and Alcohol Addiction: How to Find the Right Rehab Facility for You

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Drug and alcohol addiction are extremely common these days. You might have a situation where you’re using drugs or alcohol in a very controlled way, but then you may start to use them more regularly if something in your life changes. At that point, getting to where you’re addicted to alcohol or your drug of choice might be a lot…

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4 Negative and Self-Defeating Thought Patterns Associated With Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders are very serious illnesses that can result in chronic diseases, bone loss, and even death. While there are quite a few eating disorders, the three most common are anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. Each of these has its own characteristics, but they all share an unhealthy preoccupation with body weight and shape and food. Eating disorders cause a…

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Beauty, Mental Health

Exploring the Unseen Benefits of Visiting the Hairdressers

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Beyond the aesthetic appeal of a fresh haircut or a vibrant new hair color, visiting the hairdressers can offer a multitude of hidden benefits that often go unnoticed. From promoting self-care to fostering social connections, the experience of getting your hair done can be a revitalizing and enriching ritual. Today, we’re going to look at the unseen advantages of frequenting…

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Parenting

Calming Activity Ideas for When Your Children Need to Wind Down

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It’s normal for children to have bursts of energy and excitement throughout the day. However, there are times when they need to settle down and relax, such as before bedtime or when they’re feeling overwhelmed. As a parent or foster carer, it’s helpful to have some calming activities ready to help your children wind down when needed. Here are some…

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Mental Health

4 Ways to Give Yourself a More Positive Outlook on Life

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Sometimes, without even realizing it, we develop a negative mindset in how we think and see things around us. It’s easy to become cynical about the world when all we hear on the news is poverty, war, famine, and murder. We might also be dealing with personal problems and pain, too. However, that negativity only prevents you from enjoying the…

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Mental Health, Parenting

Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Development

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A child’s emotional development is just as important as their physical and cognitive development. As a parent, understanding the stages of emotional development can help you provide the right support to foster healthy socio-emotional skills in your child. Build a Secure Attachment The foundation of emotional development is formed during infancy through the attachment between caregiver and child. Responding consistently…

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