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Nature gives us the potential to become parents through our physical bodies, but embracing motherhood and fatherhood requires individual effort. https://lnkd.in/dv-E_Ubn

𝗔𝘁 𝗝𝗛, 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀. 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗦) 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀! 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗻! 𝐐: What are your title and responsibilities? How long have you been with JH? 𝐀: Intake Specialist – 23 years – I schedule the assessment appointments so a lot of times I am the first contact a family has with Juliette’s House. I always try to make sure I am sensitive to how they are feeling and to answer all their questions which can help alleviate any fear they might have about coming to Juliette’s House. 𝐐: What do you wish people understood about children? 𝐀: I wish people knew what a difference it makes to children if you tell them frequently that you love them.  𝐐: What do you do to take the best care of yourself? 𝐀: I meditate, try to eat right, get plenty of sleep, go to a weekly drum circle, and play when I can. 🥰 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗶’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀! #julietteshousemac #safespace #teamappreciation #clinical #services #spotlight #employeerecognition #traumahealing #childabuseprevention Because every child has the right to be safe.❤

Don't miss out! I had the amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with my friend Aoife Deane BSc,MSc,RD at HappyWeight.ie about all things motherhood. We discuss what is normal in motherhood and what might need a little extra attention, the pressures of the motherhood experiences, and I give some great tips on how to successfully navigate motherhood. Give it a listen! https://lnkd.in/gBGpdpWC

As an early childhood mental health therapist, I've witnessed the profound impact of play in fostering healing and growth in young minds. International Play Therapy Week serves as a timely reminder of the transformative potential embedded in the simplicity of play. In my hands-on experience, I've seen children express their deepest emotions, fears, and aspirations through the language of play. The therapeutic process of play enables them to navigate complex feelings, build resilience, and develop crucial coping mechanisms.Play therapy offers a unique avenue for children to communicate in a way that feels natural to them. Whether it's through imaginative scenarios, role-playing, or creative expression, the therapeutic benefits are undeniable. Play becomes a medium for processing experiences and making sense of the world around them. During this special week, it's crucial to acknowledge and celebrate the dedicated practitioners who harness the power of play to promote emotional well-being. As a community, we recognize that play is not merely a pastime for children but a vital tool for mental health professionals to connect with and support their young clients. #kidsthrivebh #playtherapy

I have laughed and cried watching this documentary and I urge you all to watch. Every single parent and carer of a young person with disabilities will know this struggle and fear of the ‘cliff edge’ when education ceases and a transition to adult services and ‘life’ looms. For those without disabilities this is often a hugely exciting time of life with endless options I would like to say as a parent and professional advocating for Supported Employment Pathways and a clear transition pathway from education to adult working life, that this story is not unusual and for many, the struggle and barriers are even greater. Young adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions who want to work and contribute to society should be enabled to do so. Placements and living facilities are hard to find because the ‘medical model’ of disability remains in much of today’s society. Currently, we should all be ascribing to the ‘social model’ i.e. people are disabled by the barriers in society not their needs. We need to take much larger and timely steps towards breaking down these barriers. We don’t just the equality of everyone being offered the same, we need equity – give people what they need to achieve, succeed and fulfil their aspirations to live their life, contribute and feel valued and belonging. I am hopeful that the new programmes being discussed and rolled out will enable a consistent and quality service provision for transition in the years to come. It is certainly what we are fighting for here at No Limits, through the Café and our Supported Employment outreach service. Working with other organisations and engaging with authorities across Devon, progress is being made and we are hopeful change for good is on its way! https://lnkd.in/etTj8vWJ

Becca Owen so glad you posted this! Keeping it simple is best. When we try to truly comprehend the enormity of the influence we all have as both educators and parents on the children we teach and raise in these first five years it can feel, somewhat, overwhelming at times. However, it seems fitting that in the rather complex and over complicated educational landscape that we find ourselves in today that it takes a seven year old to succinctly and powerfully deliver a very simple message to us all. Be present, play, have fun with your child and limit the screen time and you won't go far wrong in helping to raise a child who is healthy, thriving and happy. I would also mention the need to ask for help when needed and accept help often! Community is key. It really does take a village. It also begs the question what place do screens have in our classrooms and homes for the under fives? Even though we might well be logging nappy changes, meal times and WOW moments on iPads for what feels like a minute or two, it still creates a barrier with the child or key children in our groups, and in a world where there is no shortage of screens now in a young child's life is this truly neccessary or needed? Are we in danger of losing those moments of joy and connectedness with our children if we are feeling overly burdened by the pressing need to log every bread stick a child consumes and a mandatory WOW moment each day? Nothing can be more WOW than the impact of a relaxed, fun, happy and healthy team of practitioners who feel they can engage in all those moments of joy with a child because they are being supported to do so.

Why Are We All Still Acting Like Kids? Being in my early thirties, I found myself questioning why so many of us seem perpetually stuck in adolescence. In a world obsessed with youth, aging becomes a minefield. But it’s not just about physical changes; it’s the psychological challenge that's tougher. Many of us, myself included, struggle to fully embrace adulthood. With endless choices—get married, stay single, be childfree, or live as a traditionalist—freedom sometimes can feel more like a trap. Once upon a time, adulthood came with clear milestones—graduate, buy a house, get a job, start a family. According to Havighurst’s stages of development, these were the markers of growing up. Today? Those milestones seem obsolete. Instead, we're navigating a maze of uncertainty, clinging to nostalgia, and struggling with commitment issues. A recent study among postgraduate students revealed a surprising truth: despite academic success, many are still emotionally immature, struggling with emotional control and understanding others' feelings. This finding underscores how our generation isn’t just stuck in external adolescence but grappling with internal challenges as well. How do you reconcile the expectations of adulthood with the realities of modern challenges?

Beaten up at work for not having a child (something that allows certain additional benefits). Beaten up by your family for not having a child (again something that allows certain privileges). Why is the responsibility always on the one who has no strength or support to provide a platform for others who choose to be deaf, dumb, blind or deliberately coy? Where does one go for justice? I have no recourse, no remorse and no further resource. I still try on a difficult Saturday for those who may feel less fortunate than others. Do check out the following if it helps in any way to feel better- 1. www.meltinglemondrop.com 2. https://lnkd.in/g4eDVCuD 3. https://lnkd.in/g9VCe-fJ

Expectations vs. Reality: Adulting Edition! 🎀🙇♂️ Growing up, we imagined adulthood as a royal dance of freedom, but the real crown we wear comes with responsibilities and bills. Keep your head up, your tutu on, and face adulting with a hint of childhood joy! 💪 #AdultingWithASmile #RealityCheck

Today is finally the day! The first video of our new series "The 10 most frequently asked questions to SVAMV" is online today! Just in time for our anniversary year 2024, we answer your most important questions about single parenthood in five languages. We talk about topics such as child maintenance, alimony, separations and much more! The first question is: "We're separating. What do I need to think of?" Watch the video to find out! Feel free to comment on your own experiences and share the video with those affected and those around you. We are looking forward to the dialog!