Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash Addressing the responsibility of media and education in destigmatizing the negativity around mental health is crucial and urgent. Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier to seeking help and support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. It perpetuates stereotypes, discrimination, and social exclusion, leading to increased suffering and decreased quality of life….
Embracing The Unique Gifts of Children with Down Syndrome
Photo by Pavol Štugel on Unsplash Every child is born with their own set of unique gifts and talents that make them special. Children with Down syndrome, in particular, possess a remarkable array of strengths and qualities that deserve recognition and celebration. Embracing and nurturing these gifts are what parents of these children should do, as it creates…
Living for the World: How Recycling Leads to Positive Living
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch Books teaching children to recycle are also quite helpful for adults because they remind us of the beauty and simplicity of living for the environment and the wider world. Going by the online Encyclopedia Britannica’s definition of recycling, we know that it is the recovery and reprocessing of trash to be used…
Not All Parents: Living as a Child in a Broken Home
Photo by Salvio Bhering July In August by Maryjo Paradis-Smith depicts what it would potentially be like, at its worst, for children living in a broken home and with a parent who does not care for them. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 8 children lived in households where…
Why Is Slavery Wrong: The Unethical Practice That Ruled Us
Photo by Hussain Badshah The question “Why is slavery wrong?” might sound like a misnomer, since slavery is obviously not a good thing, but having a deeper understanding of slavery will help us stop it. Marvin Blake, author of E. Pluribus Unum: From Many, One, is a story about the culture and the exploitation of Native Americans….
To Sam It All Up 