Rise in Mental Health Conditions

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-james-dobsons-family-talk/id1240313984 The COVID-19 crises is having a toll on our mental health, so many concerns for ourselves and especially our children; who have trouble expressing themselves. Mental Health issues could be a bigger concern than the physical harm of Covid-19! I pray fervently for those that have a mental health need! 🤟🏼 Christy Jo

Self Affirmations for the Kids

starttoday.com/blogs/lifestyle/how-to-practice-self-affirmations-with-kids I thought these totally applied to myself as well 😉 Kids need to learn to believe in themselves and they need to see us believing in them as well ❤️ God bless, Christy Jo

Feeling Anxious?

  Here are a few simple things you can do every day to lessen the stress and anxiety you’re feeling right now: Breathe in and out – deeply and slowly Focus on the things you can control Write down your feelings For more information please follow the link below: starttoday.com/blogs/lifestyle/feeling-anxious-try-building-these-simple-habits-into-your-routine For more check them outContinue reading “Feeling Anxious?”

Experts in Children’s Mental Health Are Collecting The True Feelings of Families During the Pandemic | Parents

How are you feeling? This tool is here to listen, learn—and to provide support. — Read on http://www.parents.com/news/track-your-covid-19-mental-health-with-this-creative-word-cloud-tool/ May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Earth Day 🌎

50 year Anniversary for Earth Day! A few thoughts I came across on today’s media: 1. Theme this year: Climate Action – No Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable. For more info check out earthday.org 2. What to watch for EarthContinue reading “Earth Day 🌎”

Children and Stress

March 28 – This article has a whole different meaning now because of the Covid-19 crisis happening – our kiddos are 13, 10 and 6 and they all process what’s going on in our world a little differently but one thing is consistent and that is they all FEEL the stress and anxiety. Everyone canContinue reading “Children and Stress”

Bike Safety

Bike Safety Tips and Articles https://healthbeat.spectrumhealth.org/bicycle-safety/ Top 10 Bike Helmets for Kids Please make your kiddos and YOU wear a helmet! I was always so concerned about my kids but then one night I was riding in a park after it rained and I had to stop quick, my tire slid and I fell, prettyContinue reading “Bike Safety”