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Self-Care for Moms Who Homeschool Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Mothers who homeschool their children face their own daily stressors, from trying to be the perfect teacher to feeling unprepared. Homeschool moms face incredible doubt and criticism, but also elation when their child masters a subject or surpasses test scores. To continue giving all they do, they need self-care for moms. Tips for Self-Care for Moms Who Homeschool Self-care for moms is not a selfish endeavor, nor does it need to be expensive. It’s not necessary to take you away from your family for days at a time to come back recharged and ready to go. Little moments can be enough to silence stress hormones and release chemicals that leave you feeling accomplished, confident, and happy. Start the Day with Morning Baskets A morning basket is a quiet way to start the homeschool day. Consider creating a morning basket for your children and one for yourself. Or make a basket for each of your children. Treat your basket as a self-care device. In your basket, include books and activities you can do quietly to set the tone for the day. Maybe include a devotional for a Bible reading plan and your Bible, another book you’ve been wanting to read, and a puzzle book. Keep Flexible Routines Routines are great for structure, and children need structure to feel safe and secure. But keep your routines flexible. Life happens, and there will be times when you need to gauge the day by everyone’s energy level. When that happens, try not to be upset; instead, adjust your schedule based on where your child is. Do they need a lighter day today because they were overstimulated over the weekend by the family get-together? Meet them where they are and trust that you are more than capable. Add in Games You Can Do Together [...]

Symptoms of ADHD in Children: Inattentive Type and Hyperactive-Impulsive Type

Sandra SteinJuly 17th, 2024|ADHD/ADD, Christian Counseling for Children, Christian Counseling For Teens, Featured|

Does your child have trouble sitting still or paying attention? Is he or she impulsive and disruptive? Have you ever found yourself wondering whether this is normal behavior for a child their age or whether it might be a sign of ADHD? If so, this article on the symptoms of ADHD in children may contain the answers to your questions and help you understand the difference. What is ADHD? ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that typically appears in early childhood and affects a child’s behavior, causing difficulties in their day-to-day life. Symptoms are categorized in one of three ways – predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of the two. Taken individually, symptoms such as a short attention span or hyperactivity do not necessarily mean your child has ADHD. Nearly all children at one time or another do things that children with ADHD do, such as not pay attention, fidget, get distracted, have trouble waiting their turn, act impulsively, or run when told to walk. But if they are also able to sit still, be focused, and control themselves at least part of the time, it is probably not an indicator of ADHD. Children with ADHD are not able to do that. For them, it’s not a sometimes thing. Symptoms of ADHD in children According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) there are eighteen behaviors that can indicate that a child might have ADHD. Nine of these fall under the category of inattention, and the other nine under hyperactive-impulsive. To be diagnosed with ADHD, children under 17 years of age must exhibit six or more symptoms in either category (five or more if they are 17 or older), have had them for at least six months, and several of [...]

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