Infants experience a wide range of emotions, the depths of which are just beginning to be understood. Morgan Livingstone CCLS discusses how the external environment influences infant mental health, and the varied ways parents and medical professionals can help babies cope and thrive through medical interventions.
When we are anxious or angry, we tense up and hold our breath, or breathe fast and shallow, further increasing stress. Slow, deep breathing almost instantly diffuses tension, helping us feel calm, clear-headed and in control. Abby White explores why our bodies react this way, and how we can use our breath to restore calm fast.
Living and working with retinoblastoma and its far-reaching impacts can be immensely challenging for families, survivors, and professionals. Finding effective ways to manage the stress is vital for our physical and mental health. Margaret Fletcher, Mindfulness instructor at East Coast Mindfulness, and founding member of The Anticancer Lifestyle Program, shares valuable techniques to help reduce stress and promote well-being.
Children with vision loss from retinoblastoma need accommodations and extra support to access online learning and thrive in the virtual school world. Rb survivor and Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Jessica Givens, explores key challenges of online education, and the best ways to help children reach their potential in the virtual classroom.
