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ACN is in the paper today, calling for nurse-led innovations to identify at-risk children, educate families, and combat weight stigma. Read more https://lnkd.in/gXaRKFVE

Incorporating special interests in therapy help a child stay motivated and engaged. It helps build confidence by engaging in an activity or item that they care about and they gain a sense of pride and empowerment. To learn more about special interests, visit: https://lnkd.in/gYTFkesh

When faced with scary news, I recall Fred Rogers' timeless advice to "look for the helpers." In today's tumultuous world, it's reassuring to see organizations like Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago offering valuable guidance on supporting children through unsettling news stories. Check out their insightful tips here: #ChildWellness #SupportingKids #PositiveImpact

You Asked, We Answered! This vlog focuses on how to address the question " At what age do children typically realize they have CAS/ are different?". Our VLOG series, You Asked, We Answered, features FAQs from caregivers and are answered by Apraxia Kids Boot Camp graduates and parents! Watch the full vidoe: https://lnkd.in/e5pAkshJ

Long COVID, particularly in children, has remained largely under the radar. Pediatric #LongCOVID involves lingering symptoms that can severely impact a child’s daily life, which we see first-hand in our work with Long COVID Families. Read more from Megan Carmilani, Founder & President of Long Covid Families, about how we can help support affected children and their families: https://lnkd.in/e9HHXeNr

NEW on the blog: A Parent's Reaction Matters!, by Norma Q-Brown, Be Broken's Family Care Director "Like sponges, children absorb everything around them, including our reactions. How we respond in moments of shock or crisis can leave a lasting imprint, shaping not only their behavior but also their perception of the world around them. It is a choice that carries consequences far beyond the immediate moment. A parent's reaction matters! By choosing response over reaction, calm over chaos, we demonstrate to our children the value of composure and empathy. Remember to RESPOND!" Read more of this post by clicking on the link in our bio/BLOG or, https://zurl.co/oyar #respondoverreact #parentingblog #bebrokenministries #familycare #newontheblog @norma3e

ICYMI, see below for details to register to join us tomorrow (May 15, 2pm ET) for a webinar discussing the new 50-state child care cost model 👇

Forty may be the new thirty and fifty may even be the new 40, but the higher those numbers go, the more the reality of them sets in -- for older adults and those caring for them. How is your company helping you deal with the stresses and surprises of what it takes to navigate the complexities of caring for an older adult – and how can the benefits they’re offering help? Find out. https://lnkd.in/eBr4qjmB

Forty may be the new thirty and fifty may even be the new 40, but the higher those numbers go, the more the reality of them sets in -- for older adults and those caring for them. How is your company helping you deal with the stresses and surprises of what it takes to navigate the complexities of caring for an older adult – and how can the benefits they’re offering help? Find out. https://lnkd.in/gmd_Zsxc

These reasons apply on October 6 (World CP Day). Please wear green to help raise awareness for the MOST COMMON physical disability in childhood (for which there is no cure or federal funding). **This blog post was republished by The Mighty, MSN + Yahoo!** #whatCPlookslike #cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsyawareness #UniquelyCP #advocacymatters #ThrowbackThursday