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Natashia, mum of two children with special needs and sensory challenges gives us a window into her world, sharing what a typical day is like juggling the various family needs. In honour of Sensory Awareness month, Natashia shares her story with us in the hope to build more support and understanding for parents of children with special needs and particularly sensory challenges.
School holidays have started and I find myself once again trying to find creative ways to keep the kids off their digital devices. These holidays I decided to pull from my own personal goals and think about how I could encourage the practice of mindfulness with the kids. So I’ve compiled a list of my top 6 activities to do with the kids to get them into the groove of practising mindfulness.
The world is really tough right now. This week we discuss tips for ways to help the whole family deal with the heightened worry and anxiety of living with events such as wars and floods.