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11/11/2024

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02/23/2023

Hands Up ! Educating individuals on children mental health.

How a child feels about their body can affect their mental health.

It’s no surprise that mass media and social media can affect everything from the products we buy, to our perception of beauty and body image. Unfortunately, children and adolescents are most vulnerable to the unrealistic expectations portrayed by the media.

In this blog post our mental health expert discusses what body positivity is, why it is important, and how to talk to kids (and yourself) about bodies.

Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/3btnR6d

02/02/2023

Hands Up ! When children are exposed to race-related violence in the media, they might feel confused and fearful.

One way adults can work against these acts of violent racism is to teach our children and adolescents about ways to unite our communities rather than divide them. It’s more important than ever to start or continue conversations with your children and families about how to navigate differences between people.

02/02/2023

Hands Up! Talking to kids about racism.

More information about race and racism : https://bit.ly/2VudxDqTalking to your children about race and racism: https://bit.ly/2VudxDqExposure to violence and...

01/27/2023

Hands Up! Set your goals.

Goals are wonderful. But, in order to keep moving towards them, we need to set SMART Goals. Part of setting SMART goals is making your goal measurable. By setting a goal that is measurable, you can track progress and stay motivated to do the work. Plus, when you start with small goals and measure your progress, they add up to big progress!

What is a small and measurable goal you are working towards? Tell us about it.

Learn more about setting SMART goals for yourself and/or with your child on our website: https://bit.ly/32UEnM3

01/19/2023

Hands Up! Educating families on social media plans.

Learn more about our movement for children's mental health: https://bit.ly/3uXfNoeMental wellness guide: https://bit.ly/3G4FZUoHow to Know if Your Child Has ...

01/14/2023

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01/11/2023

Hands Up ! Educating kids on mental health.

01/11/2023

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When considering social media, many parents are asking HOW MUCH is healthy? Well, the truth is each child and family is different, but there are general guidelines to follow.

Social media, which includes traditional platforms like Facebook and Instagram and video-based platforms like YouTube and TikTok, can have benefits if it’s used correctly and with healthy boundaries. Do you talk about these boundaries in your family?

Over the next couple of weeks we will share many new resources around social media use and children's mental health. Be on the lookout for more information including how to tell if your child is ready for social media, how to talk to your child about their social media usage, understanding privacy settings, identifying social media use problems, and more.

Save this post for future reference and make sure you follow On Our Sleeves so that you don't miss any of the important resources we have coming your way.

See more about social media use and kids on our website: https://bit.ly/3vJxsjH

01/07/2023

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Young people are getting inputs from all over, even the palm of their hands on a phone screen. In the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory, "Protecting Youth Mental Health," U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses key factors of youth mental health, including the use of technology and media.

Is this a topic you're interested in as a parent, caregiver, teacher, or coach?

Anyone who works with children regularly knows that social media is a powerful part of the modern youth experience, and it is vital that we learn how to help our children use it responsibly and engage in self-care around technology and media.

In the next few weeks, On Our Sleeves will be delivering free information, resources, and tools that you can use to understand the pros and cons of social media, how to discuss social media with the children in your life, social media and youth mental health, and more.

Now is a good time to make sure you are following our page and don't miss anything. And if you want to get a jump start on these resources, head to the website to see our latest content. https://bit.ly/3vJxsjH

12/24/2022

When you observe non-majority holidays, it’s important to keep honoring your traditions as a family.

Here are six ways to honor your traditions, help your child be proud of their heritage, and develop confidence around their individuality.

1. Teach your child about your holiday.
2. Counter any teasing with information.
3. Make a holiday-themed presentation at school.
4. Introduce friends to festive foods.
5. Involve your child’s friends in celebrations.
6. Encourage your child to be curious about holidays.

Read more on each of these six tips on our website.
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12/17/2022

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