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• Wigglers & Jigglers Baby Story Time (0-2 years): All babies can bring their adult to a special story time with stories, singing, and lots of interaction!
• Book Buddies Story Time (3-5 years): Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and lots of interaction!
• Minecraft Club: Play Minecraft with other gamers! Bring your device or laptop with Minecraft already loaded—no Registration required. (Middle school age and up)
• Hook, Yarn, & Crochet: Learn to crochet or bring your project in for a morning of yarn-tastic fun! (Teen/Adult Program)
• Sewing for Beginners: Learn basic sewing skills to make your projects! A limited number of sewing machines are provided. You may bring your sewing machine and project. No registration is required. (Teen/Adult Program)
• Clases de inglés (ESL) Se ofrecen clases de inglés para los hispanohablantes. Llame la biblioteca para más información 706-868-3401. (Adult Program)
• On the Same Page Book Club: Join us for Book Club! This month's book club selection is The Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi. No registration is required. (Adult Program)

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#1 - The Anxiety Jar is super helpful and I always recommend clients try Box Breathing #6

6 Therapy Exercises to Help with Anxiety This resource will explore six therapy exercises that can help mental health professionals reduce anxiety in their clients. These techniques can be used in a therapeutic setting and tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.

Pet ownership can positively impact the mental health of community-dwelling older adults by providing companionship, reducing loneliness, increasing socialization and giving a sense of purpose and meaning. Companion animals also provide psychological health benefits following a social loss like the death of a spouse, and contribute to healthy aging by reducing stress, promoting physical activity and even helping people cope with pain. ♡♡♡

100-year-old woman adopts 11-year-old dog in a perfect senior match “It was quiet and sad, and then Gucci brought joy into the house.”

Positive Habits for Happiness 😊

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-be-happy?slot_pos=article_1&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=generalhealth&utm_content=2022-05-16&apid=36489215&rvid=ac2a473c7117a0f121c4c60eeafc89e5030d75b592d59a59599d72d08e2b9396

How to Be Happy: 25 Habits to Help You Live a Happier Life Happiness can feel impossible, but it's always within reach. We'll break down 25 science-backed habits to help you get you mood on track.

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Stay at home mum (SAHM) depression... the elephant in the room nobody talks about. I mean, how dare you complain after being gifted this opportunity to stay at home and raise your own kids?

But it's not that simple: of course we SAHM's are grateful to stay home and raise our young but that it's literally all we become.

No one talks about the isolation. No one talks about the loss of identity. No one talks about the loneliness. No one talks about losing your sense of self. No one talks about how you had to give up your career because it's cheaper for you to stay home.

No one talks about how you cry in the shower because your day was overwhelming. No one understands why you're tired. No one understands why you're irritable. No one understands why you need a mental break. No one understands why you're so aggravated with your kids.

No one understands why after you've been home all day, the house is a wreck still. No one understands why you just need 5 minutes with no one speaking to or touching you. No one understands why you've lost your s*x drive. No one understands why you're completely and utterly exhausted, after all, you just sit at home all day.

No one understands the feeling you have when you are told you don't have a "real job."

Most of us were working women at one point. We got to go to a job and interact with other adults outside our home. We contributed financially to our household. (Shoot, most of us want some kind of side hustle or part time job because it would sure help with financial relief.)

We didn't feel like an endless maid. We got that break away (even though yes, work is a love/ hate relationship) that gives you space from the people you live with (children, spouse, etc.) because yes, every relationship needs time away in it to not go crazy being around each other 24/7. That's not healthy. Contrary to popular belief – you need a break daily.

I can't tell you how many women I meet or know that say "oh, you have too much time on your hands," I sure wish I could stay home, I wouldn't complain."

Good for you!

I can guarantee you will change your mind 6 months in, unless you're wealthy and have money to constantly go do things. I once was you. I wished upon a star I could stay home with my kids because I wanted to spend all the time I could. I didn't realise what all came with being a SAHM.

Oh but you chose to have those kids. You should've thought about that before having them. If you didn't want to go through all this you should've never had kids. And you said you want more?

Seriously... Heard those all before.

Next time you hear or see a SAHM venting her frustrations, listen and make her feel like she's somebody. That her struggles are not invalid.

If this is you mamma , please reach out and seek help to ease your pain if even a little.

Via: Momma's Tired

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202106/the-psychology-being-alone-in-public

The Psychology of Being Alone in Public How it feels to be alone in public and how people think it feels.

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Yelling At Your Child Can Lead Them To Depression And Anxiety, Claims Study Apart from facing a risk of suffering from depression, the child is more likely that they exhibit behavioral problems such as vandalism, antisocial and aggressive behavior.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156697035663006&id=64040863005

Our Children’s Busyness Is Not A Badge of Honour (And Why We Need To Change It) - Raised Good Our kids' schedules are busier than ever! But they need downtime. Let's protect our children's mental health today by simplifying childhood today.