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Mother talking to son and daughter - Cancer diagnosis

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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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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Girl in pink dress reading a book on her bed

Dyslexia in Children: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

10% of the population in the world has dyslexia according to the U.S. Department of Health and human services, affecting all races, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic levels. Today we are going to talk about dyslexia and more importantly, dyslexia in children so we can help them grow up to be independent, accomplished, and confident individuals. …

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