Posts Tagged ‘care’
Common Youth Mental Disorders
Major depressive disorder – the key feature is the presence of either depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure or being grouchy, irritable and in a bad mood. Symptoms of a major depressive disorder may include significant weight change, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and restlessness, loss of energy, fatigue, feeling of worthlessness and inability…
Read MoreSecure Attachment – Babies, Young Children and Their Parents
Attachment is the strong, long-lasting bond, which develops between a baby and her caregiver. This enables a baby to feel safe, free to explore and learn, and helps with forming relationships throughout their lives. Providing consistent responsive and sensitive care and love during the first few months can help your baby develop. Responding to babies’…
Read MoreWhat Parents Mean to Teenagers?
When lots of other things in teenagers lives are changing they need support and love from parents. Through ordinary, everyday activities you can keep a strong relationship with your teenage child. Teenagers, parents and family relationships As children move into the teenage years, many people think that families become less important to them. But your…
Read MoreOral Care
Caregivers/teachers should promote the habit of regular tooth brushing. All children with teeth should brush or have their teeth brushed with a soft toothbrush. Children under three years of age should have only a small smear (grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste on the brush when brushing. Children ages three and older should use a…
Read MoreHaving a baby changes your life
Having a baby changes your life, there is a new little person to get to know, love and care for. Many new moms and dads have very minimal experience with babies until their first baby comes along and can create anxiety, emotional and unexpected feelings. If you are one of these parents, you will find…
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