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Ways We Can Help Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences

March 30, 2021 by Alisha Leave a Comment

This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own.

Last year I discussed how each of us can Be The Three for a child dealing with ACEs.  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. Examples are abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), neglect (physical or emotional), and household dysfunction (mental illness, domestic violence, divorce, incarcerated relative, substance abuse).   Exposure to ACEs can increase the risk later in life of alcoholism, smoking, drug abuse, depression, heart disease, liver disease, STIs, and teen pregnancy; plus suicide attempts or death by suicide.

Not only can there be psychological effects of ACEs on young minds, but children who have experienced ACEs can also have long-term health complications that can come from recurring exposure to ACEs. 

The major goal of last year’s post was making sure you “have your three”.  These are people that are there to help uplift you, encourage you, and be an additional support system. They create your safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments (SSNREs) that help you prevent or mitigate the effects of ACEs.

Today, I want to discuss how to ensure that your children and those in your life are supported if they experience ACEs.

2020 was an unprecedented year with a global pandemic that impacted millions around the world.  Many people think that only adults were affected, but there were just as many children affected.  Parents became unemployed and that stress ended up trickling down to children. Many weren’t able to get meals because they weren’t in school, signs of neglect and abuse weren’t being recognized due to everyone isolating from one another, and household stress increased at alarming rates.

Stress is normal and actually can be a good part of helping children learn to cope with things that come up in their lives. But our bodies are only able to deal with so much stress at a time. When a child is dealing with stress for extended periods of time, this stress can become “toxic” and can impact and shape their lives into adulthood.

During this past year, I’ve been discussing with my daughters the importance of having their own “three.” My oldest daughter is turning 19 this year and my youngest daughter is in middle school.  These are both pivotal times in their lives where they have so many things going on and changes that will develop them as they become adults. They need all the support they can get.

I’ve had the chance to be there for one of my daughter’s friends when she was dealing with some tough situations and wasn’t sure how to discuss it with her parents.  With her permission, I was able to speak up for her, and her parents swiftly took action and she’s getting the help she needs now.  That one conversation may help her not have to deal with lasting effects that could have carried on for the rest of her life, and I was happy that she was comfortable coming to talk with me.

That’s just one example. We all have a role to play in providing better futures for children. No matter where you live or who you are, you can play a role in building better outcomes. To learn more visit here.

 

 

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, be the three

HORMEL® HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS Protein Puffs: Snacking Without the Guilt!

January 17, 2021 by Alisha 5 Comments

This post is made possible with support from Happy Little Plants an agreement with Hormel®. All opinions are my own.

I don’t know about you but the quarantining over the last year resulted in me packing on a few (A LOT) of extra pounds.  I was motivated the first few months to stay active and come up with fun things to do and healthy meals but by the end of the Summer that all went out the window!

More and more people are looking for easy ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets, and I’m excited to tell you about Happy Little Plants® plant-based protein puffs snack option for everyone. The new Happy Little Plants® plant-based protein puffs were developed to make plant-based protein portable and snackable.

Available in cinnamon sugar, nacho cheese and ranch flavors, the gluten-free snacks are made with soy protein, rice flour, tapioca starch, sugar and calcium carbonate. Each single-serve 1.25-oz bag contains 140-150 calories, 16 grams of protein and 5-8 grams of sugar. 

The bags are the perfect portion size for when need a “snack attack” but want to avoid chips and other junk foods. My favorite flavor was cinnamon & sugar. You can also crumble them up and put them on top of yogurt.  That totally took up my snacking to another level!  If nothing else I think we’ve all gotten pretty creative with new snack and meal ideas in the past year.

Be sure to give HORMEL® HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS Protein Puffs a try and let me know what your favorite flavor is.  You can find HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS Protein Puffs available in 12-packs on Amazon.

Filed Under: Health & Fitness Tagged With: hormel, plant based diet, plant based snacks, protein snacks

Be the Three This Holiday Season

December 3, 2020 by Alisha 2 Comments

This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own.

In 2020, no one would have expected that we would be experiencing a global pandemic. This last year has been extremely hard for so many. Over a million people have died from COVID-19, and the numbers continue to rise daily.

Families may have already been dealing with a lot of personal stress. Add COVID-19 to that stress, and it can cause a more toxic environment where children and their mental health are sometimes overlooked.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are events that happen that can affect how a child feels and behaves. Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. The 10 ACEs fall into 3 categories: 1) Abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual); 2) Neglect (physical or emotional); and 3) Household dysfunction (mental illness, domestic violence, divorce, incarcerated relative, substance abuse). ACEs can be prevented or mitigated when adults and children have strong support systems through individuals or organizations. For so many children, going to school and seeing their friends was an escape from a home that might not have let them feel safe and secure.

For the last 3 years, I’ve worked as a Crisis Counselor and have talked with hundreds of people that have been dealing with the effects caused by trauma from their own childhood. Dealing with adversity if it happens is an important part of a healthy childhood, but when healthy relationships are not available for the child, these stressful experiences can have lifelong consequences. It’s so important for parents and caregivers to provide healthy and supportive environments for children.

That starts with spending quality time with children, which is often overlooked as well. Quality time doesn’t have to cost anything. Having meals together, reading a book together, and playing card games can be great experiences for children and create positive childhood experiences.

With my work, I have boundaries that I adhere to but with those that are close to me, I plan to “Be One of The Three”—three people or organizations that serve as a foundation for a person’s support system—for those that need that support the most. It doesn’t take much or have to cost a lot to be there for someone you know who is struggling right now. The “three” can range from having support from a community agency to your next-door neighbor or best friend. 

It is so important to have your three sources of support during a difficult time. I’m a huge proponent of taking care of your mental health, so I always remind my friends that I will be their support system no matter what they’re going through and without judgment. Women, especially moms, feel that their children come first and they come last. You can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself. Remember you’re not being selfish, and it’s ok to ask for help. 

I deal with stress with humor, which sometimes a good laugh is just what you need. I recently got a Silhouette Cameo 4 and have been enjoying making things for people and sending them things. For the friend that loves plants, I have been sending vinyl decals with funny sayings to put on her pots and also shirts. I also attach a note saying to call or text me any time, and I’m “your person” and don’t ever feel like you’re alone or bothering me.

How will you “be the three” this holiday season and help build safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments? Share what you have in mind and remember just a simple call or letter is all it takes sometimes. 

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, be the three, CDC, support system

Get Those Waves Right with the Wave Glyder!

November 4, 2020 by Alisha Leave a Comment

If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I’ve been rocking a short tapered cut.  I remember the first time I cut off all my hair I kept thinking “What the heck did I do?!?!”  This of course led me down the YouTube rabbit hole where I spent countless hours checking out other gorgeous baldies.

While watching videos and scouring Instagram to find a new barber to help me maintain my new cut I discovered the world the world of Female Wavers!  I’m about the laziest natural there is so when I learned that I would have to brush my hair fifty eleven hundred times AND wear a damn durag I was like “Dis Tew Much!”

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Then a company reached out about a new product called the Wave Gylder.  This product tackles stubborn hairs and boost smoothness and shine that’s also designed to keep oils and moisturizing products close. Created by a veteran barber who knows the needs of naturally wavy hair, the Wave Glyder eliminates the traditional practice of using a plastic bag and smoothing pad. In other words…less work for me!

The Hassle-Free Way to Lay Down Those Waves:

  • Each Wave Glyder handle comes with 2 interchangeable attachments designed like the palm of his hand and works with his natural wave pattern.
  • The rubber comfort grips on each side of the handle make it easy to “glyde” this smoother through hair.
  • Wave Glyder’s resting dock doubles as a holding container for liquid products. 
  • It keeps his hands clean as he applies products onto the attachments and into his hair.

Instead of using the container for liquid products I just brushed my hair while it was still wet out of the shower with my leave-in and gel. Then I placed the durag on my head while I got dressed and that was it.  I’m so bad about actually sleeping with something on my head but I do sleep on a satin pillow case so I figure that makes up for it.

Here’s a video showing how quick and easy the process is to getting those waves just right:

 

Now the die-hard true wavers out there may actually keep their durags/scarves on their heads at all times. That’s just not a look I’m going for and if I did that who would see my purple hair???

With the holidays coming up this would be a perfect gift to give or to treat yourself.  Not the hardest part for me is figuring out what color I want to try next.  Be sure to check Wave Glyder’s site to learn more.  Who do you think you would gift one to for the upcoming holidays?

 

 

Filed Under: Natural Hair

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