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The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Healthy Eating
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Healthy Eating
Nutrition and mental health interact intimately. Across the lifespan, the developing human brain is profoundly impacted by what we eat. This resource provides research-based steps you can take that really make a difference in physical, mental and emotional health as it relates to healthy eating habits.
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Being Physically Active
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Being Physically Active
God designed us so that we grow and come alive as integrated beings – mind, body and spirit. As we engage the body in vigorous activity or even gentle movement, our mind, our emotions, and our spirit are more alert, more agile, and more well-off. This resource includes some sensible, easy ways to increase physical … Read more
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Getting Good Sleep
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Getting Good Sleep
The Scripture communicates that sleep is a gift from God, which we are invited to receive as part of a trusting relationship with God. We sleep knowing God doesn’t. This resource provides practical steps for how we can improve our sleep and help our children improve theirs.
Helping Children with Disabilities Thrive
Helping Children with Disabilities Thrive
Caring for children with disabilities and loving them well requires patience and compassion. Often, decisions do not come quickly or easily; there are endless hours of research, networking and seeking out resources to best serve the child and family as a whole. This booklet is designed to support parents, caregivers, and professionals serving children with … Read more
Child Development
Child Development
Child development is simply a fancy way of talking about growth. Children grow and develop based on the inputs in their lives, a combination of genetics, circumstance, nurture, relationships, and more. As people who serve vulnerable children and families, it is important to have a general knowledge about child development. In this eCourse, you will … Read more
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Resource Guide
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Resource Guide
Caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face many challenges in identifying effective strategies and coping with questions and concerns about the child’s future. This booklet provides basic information about FASD and links to additional resources on this important topic.
Optimizing Futures for Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Optimizing Futures for Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (formerly called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) can affect physical, cognitive, and emotional development, and the effects may be lifelong. For parents and caregivers, FASD can be a discouraging diagnosis, one that inspires fear and overwhelm. However, with adequate care, support, and structure, children with this condition can have improved outcomes. This webinar … Read more
Desarrollo Infantil en el Bienestar Infantil Global
Desarrollo Infantil en el Bienestar Infantil Global
Este módulo de capacitación es parte del programa Estándares Globales para el Éxito en el Cuidado de Niños Huérfanos y Vulnerables. Está dirigido a apoyar a las ONG que atienden a niños y familias vulnerables a medida que se desarrollan y se involucran en colaboraciones con agencias gubernamentales, otras ONG, iglesias y otras partes interesadas, pero los principios pueden … Read more
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