Living in a world where more and more interactions take place through electronic devices can cause children to lose touch with reality. Without routine face-to-face interactions, developing emotional intelligence can be difficult for young children.
Here are three things that you can do to help your child gain a deeper understanding of his or her emotions.
1. Work with your child to identify his or her emotions.
Emotional intelligence often begins with being able to accurately identify what you are feeling.
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As an owner of an assisted living facility, you and your staff need to provide the right type of care and environment for residents with various types of health and mental disabilities. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This increases the chance of you having one or more residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Here are some important qualities your assisted living facility needs to properly care for your residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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If you are about to undergo major surgery such as hip or knee replacement, the recovery process will typically include some type of short-term rehabilitation program to help you regain function and mobility. This generally includes physical therapy, as well as training to use an assistive or mobility device such as a walker or wheelchair. You may choose rehabilitation at a short-term inpatient facility, outpatient rehabilitation center, or home-based therapy. Depending upon your individual needs, you may consult with a physical therapist, registered nurse, or social worker.
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If you have an elderly loved one who is soon making the move to assisted living, then whether you realize it or not, they are likely facing one of the largest milestones of their lives. Whether they have lived in the same home for the past 50 years or moved around a bit during their lives, the move to assisted living reminds them that their life is in its later stages, which can be a difficult fact to face.
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Pregnancy is one of the most important times of your life and will give you one of the greatest gifts in the world. To give birth to the healthiest possible baby, it is important to take good care of your body during pregnancy. By now, you probably know that you should avoid smoking and drinking and get plenty of sleep. However, there are even more ways to ensure a healthy baby.
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