Aysha Ahmed

Potty Training ADHD Child on Potty Seat

How I Potty Trained My Child with ADHD in Just One Month

Potty training can be a daunting task for any parent, but potty training an ADHD child, now that becomes even more challenging. I found myself in this very situation, struggling to potty train my son despite trying every method in the book. From ditching the diapers to offering rewards for successful trips to the bathroom, …

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How Do You Tell Your Little Kids You Have Cancer? My Story of Breaking the News

As a parent facing a cancer diagnosis, one of the toughest tasks is finding the right words to explain the situation to your young children. I recently found myself in this exact situation with my 4-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, who has neurodiversity, adding an extra layer of complexity to the conversation. With my first …

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Chemotherapy Side Effects

Surviving Phase 1: 6 Chemo, 6 Weeks of… Well, Let’s Talk About It

Phase 1 – six weeks, six chemo sessions. Sounds like a Netflix series title, doesn’t it? Except, there’s nothing scripted about this cancer journey. Today, I am getting into the details of chemotherapy side effects – what really went down during those action-packed weeks. And spoiler alert, it was no walk in the park. Here …

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Surgical gloves and syringe - Hope and Belief Cancer Journey

Decisions, Decisions: Selecting the Right Cancer Treatment & Hoping it Works

Picture this: you’re staring down two options that could change the course of your life. Sounds like the beginning of a suspenseful movie, right? Spoiler alert: neither option comes with a side of sunshine and rainbows. Today’s blog post is about a pivotal moment in my cancer journey when I stood at a crossroads, faced …

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The Initial 5 Stages of Emotions When Diagnosed with Cancer

  Life often takes unexpected turns, throwing us into situations we never imagined we’d face. One moment, everything seems normal, and the next, you’re facing something you never imagined you’d have to deal with. That’s exactly what happened to me. My plot twist came in the form of a cancer diagnosis—a curveball that changed everything …

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Powerful Daily Affirmations: Top 5 Questions Answered

Powerful daily affirmations and the transformative potential of positive thoughts have gained significant attention recently. People are increasingly recognizing the impact of their thoughts on their daily lives, well-being, and overall success. As a result, many questions arise regarding the efficacy and application of affirmations. In this blog post, we will address the top five …

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10 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Health

Have you noticed that emotionally stable people are able to navigate their life easier, even though they experience stress, tantrums, grief, and sorrow?  The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) explains that being emotionally well does not mean expressing happiness or being happy all the time. It all comes down to setting …

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6 Steps Of Forgiveness & Letting go for True Inner Peace of Mind

Are you in a place where you keep thinking how to forgive people who have wronged you? Forgiving others and finding true inner peace is a journey that requires a lot of hard work, effort, and dedication. But the rewards are well worth it – your depression subsides, your physical health improves, and you finally …

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Amna Ismail - Health Care Practitioner on Children's Mental Health

Amna Ismail (Mphil, PhD Fellow) on Children’s Mental Health & Issues

Today we have with us, a mental health practitioner, Amna Muhammad Ismail (Mphil and PhD fellow), with more than 6 years of experience in her field to talk about children’s mental health, new age mental problems, long-term effects of digital screens, and much more. She is currently working as a faculty member at the Institute …

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Saniah Ajaz Psychologist on How to Deal with Depression

Psychologist Saniah Ajaz Talks About COVID-19, Mental Health, & Stigma

Today we have Ms. Saniah Ajaz (MSc, Mphil, PhD. and NLP), a psychologist with more than 8 years of experience, currently working at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and MediSense Clinic. She provides psychological assessments such as IQ, personality, and behavior, to analyze the severity of the problem and further provides therapies on how to deal with …

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