March 21 ~ World Down Syndrome Day

 

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World Down Syndrome Day (also known as WDSD) is a global awareness initiative that has been backed by the United Nations since 2012.

It has been spearheaded by Down Syndrome International, which has linked up with national charities across the world to develop activities and events to raise awareness and support for those living with Down syndrome. It also highlights the facts of what it’s like to have Down syndrome, and how those with Down syndrome have, and continue to play, a vital role in our communities.

7 ways to help your child develop positive self-esteem

 

Simply praising your child can actually do more harm than good. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to build self confidence in a child.

At a Glance

• Developing positive self-esteem is especially important for kids with learning and thinking differences.

• Self-esteem is tied to how capable and valuable your child feels.

• Giving your child ways to recognize strengths helps to boost self-esteem.

Not everything happens for a reason: The magic words to say when everything’s going wrong

Tim Laurence, a journalist and psychotherapist, has written a very insightful article where he discusses how much it’s really possible to help someone who’s grieving. He argues that it’s very important for us to be very careful what we say to people dealing with personal pain — the empty phrases we’re accustomed to offer can often hurt rather than help them despite our best intentions.

Tim himself knows what he’s talking about, having suffered huge personal loss at a young age. We think his insights are therefore well worth considering. Take a look.

Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids Ages 2 to 18

 

What chores can a 5-year-old be in charge of? What about an 8-year-old? When can kids start to learn to do their own laundry? Use this list of age-appropriate chores as a guideline when creating chore charts for your children.

Keep in mind that all children are different and age is not the only factor when determining the right chore. In addition to age, think about maturity level, physical ability, and interest when selecting the right chores for your kids.