Child Stress

Middle childhood, the period for those aged 8–12 years old, is often the most overlooked phase of a child’s development, but it’s the age where play continues to serve an important role in their emotional growth. It’s also an age where we are most likely to stop playing with our children. With over 20 years of clinical expertise and neuroscientific research, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune shares her proven techniques that will enable you to better understand your relationship with your children as they grow.

Each year at least a billion children around the world are victims of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that range from physical abuse to racial discrimination to neglect and food deprivation. The brain plasticity of our most vulnerable makes the adverse effects of trauma only that much more damaging to mental and physical development. Those dealt a hand of ACEs are more likely to drop out of school, have a shorter life, abuse substances, and suffer from myriad mental health and behavioral issues.

Wouldn't you like to have more time for yourself while your children listen to a fairy tale and fall asleep very quickly…and stay asleep? No more little alarm clocks during the night! The goal of this audiobook is to be able to relieve stress in children and make them sleep deeply throughout the night, through relaxing fairy tales with intriguing plots for both males and females. Each plot includes a well-written story for guided meditation and hypnosis.

A los niños les encanta convertir su propia duda en confianza. Los niños relacionan con el delfín mientras las criaturas del mar le muestran cómo creer en sí mismo. Observe la autoestima de su hijo crecer a la vez que las criaturas de mar tejen una red de relatos positivos. Esta técnica de “sentirse bien” puede ser usada para reforzar la imagen de sí mismo, manejar el estrés, la ansiedad y alcanzar las metas. Esta historia alentadora le traerá una sonrisa a la cara y le dará una herramienta a su hijo que le durará toda la vida.

The path to healing begins by going inwards. The path forward, paradoxically, begins by going backward. Our early experiences shape and mold the person we become, and when those experiences are filled with fear, anxiety, shame, and misery, what becomes of the adult? Whether you endured parental abuse, neglect, a home filled with conflict, or a mentally ill parent, there's no denying you can't come out of such traumas unscathed

Looking to nurture your tween’s faith and confidence? Does she struggle with friendships, self-esteem, or understanding her identity in Christ? Want to help her manage school stress while staying rooted in faith? You’re not alone! Many young girls face these challenges in today’s world, which can be overwhelming for them and their families. No worries, Grace and Growth is here to guide her through this important stage. With spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and 33+ fun activity sheets, this devotional helps her grow in faith, confidence, and build lasting friendships.

Kids today are facing unprecedented pressures—and their mental health is suffering. Building Happier Kids offers practical, concrete steps you can take to help your kids and yourself! Dr. Bhargava prescribes taking an intentional pause from modern life's nonstop pace to focus on ways you can meaningfully impact your family's emotional well-being. Overscheduling, homework, and ever-present electronic devices may make these seem easier said than done, but Dr. Bhargava offers realistic, balanced advice that will help you prioritize health and restore the happiness of childhood.

In "The Mindful Parent: Nurturing Connection and Reducing Stress Through Daily Mindfulness Practices," author Luna Kunis offers a practical and insightful guide for parents seeking to cultivate a deeper connection with their children while effectively managing the challenges of daily life. Drawing on the power of mindfulness, this book provides simple yet transformative techniques to reduce stress, enhance communication, and foster a harmonious family environment. With its gentle approach and practical exercises, "The Mindful Parent" empowers parents to embrace the present moment, nurture ...

Imagine a moment when the weight of your past begins to lift, allowing hope to shine through the darkness. You've faced more than your share of silent pain and emerged stronger, yet echoes of childhood trauma still linger. It is shaping your perceptions and relationships. An empowering path awaits, guiding you to understand and embrace your experiences while building resilience in every aspect of your life.

Every parent will agree if you tell them that parenting is an emotional roller coaster. You love your kids so much, but caring for them can be frustrating and even “scary”. When you’re a parent who is trying to console a screaming kid in a convenience store, every possible action you take at that moment creates a big impact on the child. A young kid’s brain is still in the process of growing, so as a parent, you have to be very careful with how you discipline your kids.

Scared about the changes you see in your loved one as he or she ages? Issues with memory lapses or mood changes? Unlock the clues that tell if you should be concerned. Learn how to compassionately support a loved one with dementia and maintain their, and your, quality of life. Does My Mom Have Dementia will prepare you for the journey ahead. Explore: What is Dementia? How does it compare to normal aging? or Alzheimer’s disease? What are the warning signs or what else could it be? How do I talk to the doctor about it? What doctors and procedures are involved? What is the course of dementia...

Los niños entre las edades de 4 y 7 años les encanta pretender que ellos son el Oso o el Niño mientras practican la respiración profunda. Esta efectiva técnica de control de estrés y enojo es ampliamente aceptada y usada por ambas comunidades tanto tradicional como holística. La técnica se enfoca en la respiración del vientre también conocida como respiración diafragmática. La respiración es tranquilizante y puede tener un impacto positivo en la salud y en el sistema inmunológico de su hijo(a). Puede disminuir los niveles de estrés y ansiedad. Puede ser usado para disminuir ...

Ever feel overwhelmed by the stress and perfectionism of our overparenting culture - and at the same time, still look for solutions to ease the struggles of everyday family life? Parenting coach and Washington Post columnist Meghan Leahy feels your pain. Like her clients and readers, she grew weary of the endless "shoulds" of modern parenting - along with the simplistic rules and advice that often hurt more than help.

For those of you done with suffering and ready to start healing and creating a life you love, Trauma Release Formula was written for you. It will guide you to release trauma, inner stress, and stuck painful emotional energy in your body through a step-by-step process that involves a deep and powerfully effective form of breathwork, emotionally expressive dance, and cutting-edge methods of moving that trapped energy out of your body’s cellular memory and transforming subconscious limiting thought patterns, beliefs and habitual behaviors to those that serve your highest potential and most ...

Become a kitchen whizz with Quick and Easy Meal Prep for Beginners and master the art of cooking in just 30 minutes, even if your culinary skills have been lackluster until now Are you tired of spending countless hours preparing meals that meet the needs of your picky eaters? Have you tried utilizing every kitchen gadget you own yet still struggle to whip up a satisfying dish in a reasonable time span? Do you obsess over adhering to various dietary needs but still resort to takeout more often than you'd like due to your punishing schedule? If this resonates with you, you've come to the ...

Nature Tales is a book of visualizations for children. Visualizations help to improve concentration, and encourages artistic creative abilities. The techniques create a more balanced center state while stimulating a child's imagination. Visualizations are very effective in helping children who tend to scatter their thoughts in different directions. Often after reading Nature Tales visualizations to a child at bedtime they will feel safe and released from their fears resulting in a peaceful sleep.

Zebra Tales - Nature Talks is the 7th book in the Wisdom of Mr. Stripes series. This book is designed to help alleviate bedtime stress by guiding a child through a magical visualization technique. Visualizations if taught at an earlier age will enhance many areas of a child's life. Visualization helps to improve concentration and encourages artistic creative abilities. The techniques create a more balance centered state, and stimulate a child imagination. Visualizations are very effective in helping children who tend to scatter their thoughts in different directions. Often after reading a ...

50 Things to Know About Potty Training Your Child, by Amanda Walton, offers a realistic approach to how you can potty train your child. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, you will learn different tips that span a variety of methods. This allows you to mix and match your own choices to pick out your best potty-training plan.

The Acting Out Yoga Series: Harvir in the Amazon provides activities for teachers, parents, and instructors to help guide children through a "fantastical" fairytale story while facilitating their ability to quickly learn yoga asanas (poses). The colorful illustrations also provide the perfect backdrop to engage children in the story, inspire creativity, encourage reading, and teach about cultures in different parts of the world. Each book also teaches life lessons about friendship, forgiveness, and trust and stresses the importance of mindfulness. In this story, Harvir must rescue the ...

Navigate the world of ADHD parenting with confidence – discover how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and connection! Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the unpredictable nature of parenting a child with ADHD? Parenting is such a challenging endeavor itself, but when your child has ADHD, it can feel like you're walking through a minefield. It's a lot for any parent to handle, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. After all, you're only human.