Navigating the Mental Health Journey: A Father’s Perspective
As I sit down to share my journey as a father of a child with additional needs, I’m immediately struck by the depth of emotions that accompany such an experience. My son, a resilient soul who has faced challenges with unwavering strength, was born with Down syndrome, childhood apraxia, and bravely underwent open-heart surgery at […]
Setting the Stage for Success: The Importance of Children Learning Good Sleep Habits
As parents and caregivers, we often prioritize various aspects of our children’s development, from academic achievement to physical health. However, one crucial component that is sometimes overlooked is the establishment of good sleep habits. Yet, research consistently shows that cultivating healthy sleep routines in childhood lays the foundation for numerous benefits that extend well into […]
The healthier your body and mind are the better you can deal with stressful situations.
Here are free online courses from Yale University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, & Wageningen University to help you stay healthy both mentally and physically. The Science of Well-Being: In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for […]
Growing Pains Are Not Just for Kids
Recently, I was meeting with another additional needs parent and we were catching up on each other’s lives. She was telling me about her life’s challenges. When I shared with her my perspective, that she was going through some growing pains it gave her a new appreciation and lighter perspective. When we think of growing […]