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6 Ways Parents Can Minimize Stress In Children To Improve Long-Term Physical Health
Four decades of research illustrate that many children who are exposed to chronic stressful experiences such as poverty, family chaos, and various types of abuse, often develop physical health problems as adults. Diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes,...
Why Do Addicts Relapse When Things Are Good & Going Well?
Why would someone, who seems to be doing well with their recovery, start drinking again? This scenario often puzzles family and friends. Especially when they have witnessed a loved one successfully detox, maintain sobriety, and appear happy to reconnect with important...
How Does Police Stress and On-the-Job Challenges Affect Burnout in Cops?
Law enforcement officers (LEOs) enter the field for a variety of reasons. Some individuals are ex-military and the structure of the criminal justice system and equipment used seems like a natural shift. Others report feeling bored with their previous profession and...
10 Signs of Autism in Adult Women First Responders Need to Know by Sight & Sound
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition related to atypical brain development that begins at birth. This life-long condition affects every race, culture, economic class, and ethnic group. ASD impacts how one communicates and behaves in a social situation....
What Does “On the Spectrum” Mean? Plus, 10 Insights for Raising Kids on the Spectrum
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is related to atypical brain functioning, impacting four main areas of skill development: social interaction difficulties, cognitive impairments, communication difficulties and restrictive and repetitive behaviors. Since autism is a...
10 Skills Special Needs Moms Should Embrace as Their Kid Becomes A Teenager
Realizing that your child is almost a teenager is a surprise for many parents. Where did the time go? Raising pre-teens and teenagers can be stressful, especially if your child has developmental or medical challenges. To help prepare your pre-teen and teenager for...
10 Things This Special Needs Therapist Wishes She Could Share with First Responders
For parents and caregivers raising children with special needs, every aspect of parenting can seem magnified. Doctor visits, medication regimens, multiple therapies, school meetings, hospital stays, assessments, and countless hours on the phone with insurance...
Parenting Kids with Special Needs Is A Marathon – Here’s How To Care for Yourself from A Mom Who Knows
It's unexpected. No one expects their child to be diagnosed with a serious illness, injury, or rare disease. When it happens, parents are shocked and surprised. Rushing to the emergency room after an accident, seizure, or illness, is often the first step on this long...
4 Empathetic Responses to Antisocial Behaviors Intended to Reduce Frustration in the Moment
Interacting with people who behave antisocially can be frustrating. Antisocial behaviors do not refer to a person who is shy, distant, or who tries to avoid social situations. Instead, it refers to people who behave in ways that are reckless, careless, and without...
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