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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. Mental health is definitely super important to tend to, although some of us tend not to prioritize it as much as our physical health. THIS IS NOT EXPERT ADVICE OR OPINION.

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Book Nook: But I'm Not Sick!

Motherhood Moments

And those four words lay the groundwork for a reassuring story in which a wise mother and a kind doctor explain the entire process of the pediatric visit and why it’s important for the child’s health. the 2022 Gold Medal in the Health Issues category. She is married and lives in South Carolina with her husband and two daughters.

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Consumer Critique: HedgeHog Fidget Keychain

Motherhood Moments

I previously had a chance to review Hoglet by HedgeHog Health , a wireless mouse that allows kids to fidget while using computers. My older daughter, who is autistic, loves the sensory grounding that certain textures provide. My younger daughter with ADHD finds that having another sensory input helps her focus.

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Consumer Critique: Hoglet Computer Mouse

Motherhood Moments

I have one autistic daughter and another with ADHD, so I was really curious to see what they would think of The Hoglet by HedgeHog Health. For my younger daughter, fidgeting improves her focus. I had a chance to review this is a useful tool - fidget gadget and computer mouse, all in one.

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Book Nook: The Zen of Learning to Ride a Motorcycle

Motherhood Moments

Panic attacks soon followed, and Reyes ultimately realized that her mother’s struggles with mental health had distracted her parents from teaching her the tools she needed to survive. She has seen mental illness up close, first as the daughter of a schizophrenic mother and later through her own personal mental health struggles.

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Consumer Critique: marie Originals Sinus Relief

Motherhood Moments

It worked for both my daughter and me, and it was nice to have a natural alternative. About Marie Originals: Marie Originals is a leading brand of effective natural remedies, for a variety of common health concerns. It definitely had a pleasant cooling feel and provided relief from discomfort.

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Movie Minute: Anxious Nation

Motherhood Moments

Anxious Nation, a new documentary that takes a deep look into the crisis of anxiety and mental health in America, especially its crippling impact on kids and families, will host a worldwide, premiere livestream event on May 3, 2023. Another troubling statistic is that 100% of teens have expressed an increase in mental health challenges.

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