You may not think twice about calling a suicide hotline when you are in crisis, but you should. There are trained counsellors on them that have expertise in dealing with teenagers and adolescents who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings. Teenagers often feel very alone and isolated because they are generally from a different background than the rest of society. It is important for parents to get the help that they need as soon as possible, and there is a teen suicide hotline available 24 hours a day, seven…
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Top Tips for Raising Your First Toddler
Kids grow up so fast. One minute, you’re taking your baby home from the hospital, and the next, they’re going off to kindergarten. For this reason, you must embrace all the time you have with your children—including those terrible toddler years. Here are some top tips for raising your first toddler that’ll make the experience a little less challenging. Kid-Friendly Space Toddlers take over everything. That’s why you need to follow certain tips for designing a kid-friendly space when you have a toddler in the house. Here are some things…
Read MoreWhat Are Teen Suicide Warning Signs?
There are some very common teenage suicide warning signs. Teenagers will go through a range of emotions and behaviors that show signs of deep depression and feelings of being unaccepted by everyone. When a teen attempts to harm themselves or actually injures themselves with acts such as cutting, this is usually a sign that they have thoughts of suicide. Withdrawal from activities and people they once loved can also be a sign that a teen is thinking about suicide. There are some distinct signs of teen suicide warning signs. This…
Read MorePreventing Teen Suicide
What makes preventing teen suicide more important today than ever before? Due to the recent rash of high-profile suicides of teenagers, the issue is now more visible than ever before. Experts tell us that the increasing pressure from peer pressure, family stress and even school bullying can lead to many teens feeling hopeless and helpless. Many teens feel like they are fighting an uphill battle against the problems that they face. A teenager who is struggling with mental health issues is at higher risk for suicide than an adult who…
Read MoreTeen Suicide Statistics – Increasing Rates Among Teens
Teen suicide statistics are important to those who are concerned about the issues involved with teen suicide attempts. There are several different resources available to help parents, friends, or even teenagers deal with potential teen suicidal ideations. Better understanding of teen suicide statistics may help put this very serious problem into proper perspective and perhaps even help prevent further tragedies. Suicide is a leading cause of unintentional death among teenagers and children. One of every 5 suicides each year is by a teenager. Teens often suffer from various kinds of…
Read MoreTips for Setting up Your Homeschool Space
When you’re homeschooling your child, a designated learning space is essential for them and the entire family. It can be easy to allow your homeschool materials to take over your whole house. But having a specific learning space will improve your child’s concentration and motivation, especially when you have students with learning disabilities. You don’t need to overhaul every room to accommodate an at-home learning space. With a few simple strategies, you can create an effective classroom right at your kitchen table. Here are a few tips for setting up…
Read MoreHow To Help Your Special Needs Child Get a Job
Whether you have an older special needs child or just want to prepare ahead of time, it’s is never too early to think about your child’s career. We all hope for the biggest and best careers for our children, but to get there, you must start somewhere. As you plan for your child’s success, here is how to help your special needs child get a job. Patience and Encouragement Before you start looking and applying for jobs with your child, you must approach the situation with delicacy. Depending on how…
Read MoreTips for Helping Your Child with Autism Sleep Better
The world is an exciting place. There’s so much to take in that sometimes it’s hard to close your eyes at night. This is especially true for kids on the autism spectrum. With their minds racing and their senses alight, sleep can feel out of reach. That may be one reason why as many as 80 percent of kids on the spectrum suffer from insomnia. But that doesn’t mean we can’t help our kids nod off at night. You just need a little patience and some assistance from our tips…
Read MoreHow To Create a Stress Free Space at Home
Have the struggles and challenges of everyday life been getting to you? Don’t let them! Instead, find different ways to ease your stress. A simple and easy way to start relieving your stress is to allow for yourself to have a safe and secure, stress-free area at home. For a look at how to create a stress-free space at home, read the article below. Utilize the Natural Light Natural sunlight is great for mental and physical health, especially during the cold winter months, so shutting out those natural rays can…
Read MoreInteractive Kids’ Toys You Can Make at Home
When you have kids with special needs, you never feel like you’re doing enough to help them learn or adapt to their surroundings. Every child is so different, but you’ll go broke pretty quickly if you want to invest in every sensory toy on the market. However, there is a great alternative solution—interactive kids’ toys you can make at home. Depending on their ages, you can include your kids in the process by turning them into craft projects. Let these ideas inspire you, as you might come up with something…
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