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Even the little ones feel

My son is growing up so fast. Soon he will be starting his teenage years. Years that come with driving, relationships, new schools, and learning about being an adult. But for now, we are trying to enjoy these early years. Trying because this little man is starting to feel big emotions. And he doesn’t know what to do with them. I just want to make sure I help him to understand what he is feeling. No Age Gap Mental health disorders and illnesses can hit all ages. Children are also just as susceptible as they experience traumatic events and are …

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Surviving Motherhood One Meltdown at a Time

They are little bodies of energy. Curious minds full of questions about everything. Testing limits and seeing no barriers. We were once these creatures. And many of us have our own set of little beings. These creatures are our children. So young and pure. Simple minds trying to figure out how the world is made. So how can someone so young be faced with mental health issues? We as adults have a hard enough time. How can we help our children? The Age When I went online to research the youngest mental health case, the number of sites that came …

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Is my kid being bullied?

Being Bullied or Being the Bully Too Many Questions, Very Little Answers I spoke last week about what is a bully. That a bully comes in different sizes and shapes. They can be in your face or online. But when you go home and your child seems quieter than usual, or worse angrier, what do you do? What are we as parents to do if our child is being bullied by other kids? What are we to do if our child has become one that has bullied other children? This is a fear that so many parents have today. A …

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Parents Need to Talk to Their Children

Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding and yet the most stressful job you have in your life. Whether you have adopted, are caring for another’s child, or had children yourself, being a parent and guardian to a child of any age, can bring both worry and love at the same time. This week’s post is one the hardest I am having to write. I am sitting here, right now, thinking about my son and how he is doing at school. He is 6 years old and in 1st grade. These early years of his life are …