Tag: health
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Dealing With Opinions of Others – for Parents
There is something deeply exhausting about trying your best as a parent while also managing the opinions of everyone around you. Sometimes the comments come disguised as “helpful advice.”Sometimes they sound like judgement.And sometimes they come from the people you expected support from the most. “You’re too soft.”“They just need discipline.”“They’ll grow out of it.”“You…
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Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is an intense emotional response to perceived or real rejection, criticism, or failure. For children (and adults) who experience it, even small moments—like a misunderstood comment, a change in tone, or not being chosen—can feel overwhelming and deeply painful. It’s not “overreacting.” It’s a nervous system responding as if something much…
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A Small Art Pause for Busy Days
A grounding activity to help your child feel steady when life feels loud Busy times have a way of creeping up on children. Mornings feel rushed. Afternoons blur into after-school clubs, homework, and tired emotions. Even exciting seasons — holidays, celebrations, changes — can quietly overwhelm a child’s nervous system. When everything feels fast and…
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Welcome to Creative Minds
Anxiety among children and young people is at an all-time high, harming their confidence, learning, and wellbeing. Pressures to conform lead to stress and low self-esteem. Creative Minds aims to change this by promoting emotional expression and creativity, helping youth build resilience and embrace their true selves in a supportive environment.
