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ADHD In Girls | Did you know that girls with ADHD tend to present differently than boys? They also tend to be diagnosed later in life, which can be detrimental to their mental health, causing low self-esteem and self-confidence, not to mention frustration. This post has tons of helpful tips for parents and teachers - the signs of ADHD in girls and 8 ways to help the thrive both at home, at school, and in social situations. If you think your daughter may have ADHD, this is a great resource.

ADHD In Girls: What To Look For And How To Help

16 Keanu Reeves Quotes to Inspire You | If you've spent any time on social media, you've likely seen a Keanu Reeves quote floating around about life, love, grief, kindness, and pretty much everything in between. He has a way of capturing his thoughts so beautifully, and the words he shares are so true. Turns out he is much deeper than the characters he plays on Point Break and John Wick! He really is a badass. Check out this collection of quotes and be prepared to have your mind blown.

16 Keanu Reeves Quotes About Life, Love, And Grief

33 Meaningful Mental Health Tattoos | If you're thinking of getting a tattoo and have been searching for a tattoo design that symbolizes one or more mental health challenges you or someone you love face, this post has tons of ideas to inspire you. From minimal word tattoos, to delicate butterfly designs, to specific mental health symbols like the semicolon, lotus flower, green ribbon for mental health, and unique serotonin symbol tattoo ideas, we've got something for everyone!

33 Meaningful Mental Health Tattoos to Give You Strength & Courage

9 Conduct Disorder Tips and Strategies for Parents | Parenting, caring for, and teaching a child with conduct disorder can be very overwhelming, especially if the child has other conditions like autism, ADHD, or mood disorders. This post provides insight on warning signs and symptoms, plus treatment options and behavioural management strategies to help kids with conduct disorder at home and in the classroom.

9 Conduct Disorder Tips and Strategies for Parents and Caregivers

7 Pathological Demand Avoidance Strategies | What is PDA? Is it the same as autism? Is it the same as oppositional defiance disorder (ODD)? What are the signs and symptoms? If you're a parent or special education teacher of one or more children with pathological demand avoidance, this post is a great resource. It includes practical parenting and teaching strategies to help support kids at home and in the classroom.

Pathological Demand Avoidance in Kids: 7 PDA Strategies that Help

7 Interoception Activities for Kids | What is interoception? If you've ever wondered about the 8th sense and how it impacts kids with autism and sensory processing challenges, this post is a great place to start. With sensory activities and occupational therapy resources for teaching kids internal body awareness both in the classroom and at home, the ideas in this post will help you develop a sensory diet for increased self-regulation, problem-solving, flexibility, and social thinking skills!

The 8th Sense Explained: 7 Interoception Activities for Kids

8 Size of the Problem Activities for Kids | Inspired by the Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation curriculums, these games and activities teach children to identify whether a problem is small, medium, or big, as well as what is and is not an appropriate reaction to each. With visual tools, posters for class bulletin boards, scenario cards, worksheets, coloring pages, Google slides, boom cards, and puzzles, this collection of activities has it all - even Size of the Problem BINGO!

Problem Solving 101: 8 Size of the Problem Activities for Kids

Meditation for Beginners | Want to know how to meditate but don't know how to get started? We're sharing 9 tips and guided meditations to help! Mindfulness meditation is an excellent way to help you cope with stress and anxiety, helping you feel calm and more grounded, and allowing you to find inner peace and to sleep better. Meditation is quite easy once you get the hang of it, and we're sharing the different types of meditation along with our favorite meditation apps and guided meditations.

Meditation for Beginners: 9 Tips and Guided Meditations

13 Autism Awareness Crafts for Kids | April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and if you're looking for crafts, projects, and activities you can use in your classroom to teach your students about autism, this post is a great place to start. From door signs, to puzzle piece crafts and jigsaw jewelry, to art projects that can be used as bulletin boards throughout the month of April, these ideas will inspire you to find unique ways to celebrate neurodiversity and promote inclusion!

Different, Not Less: 13 Meaningful Autism Awareness Crafts for Kids