“More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.” In Baghdad, the Iraqi Children Foundation run three mobile schools called the Hope Buses. These deliver tutoring, healthcare and social support to orphans, street kids and displaced children living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

people with siblings: how do you feel about them?

The power of a smile can light up the world

It's amazing that in Baghdad, children are embracing the power of a smile, thanks to the work of the Iraqi Children Foundation.

Through the efforts of people in the USA, the UK and across the Middle East, these smiles are being achieved through unified acts of compassion.

It's incredible what can be accomplished when you combine education, security, nutrition and healthcare into vulnerable children's lives.

seriously have been thinking about this all night long. call me autistic but the fact that 90% of workplaces the point is not to get your work done and then be done doing it but to instead perform an elaborate social dance in which you find something to do even when you're done doing everything you need to do in order to show your fellow workers that you, too, are Working . because you are at Work . disgusting why cant we all agree that if there is no work immediately to be done. we just dont do anything

Differentiating between neurodivergence and and mental health challenges in children

The other idea I had a very interesting conversation with a friend of mine who is very well versed on child development issues as we briskly walked off our mum stress one morning. In today’s intricate landscape of child well-being, how can we decode the complex interplay between neurodivergence and mental health? Are behaviours associated with neurodivergence, such as ADHD, sometimes masking…

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Hunter-gatherer approach to childcare suggests that the key to mother and child well-being may be many caregivers

hey btw if you're in the USA at  2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4, they're testing the emergency broadcast system. your phone is probably going to make a really loud noise, even if it's on silent. there's a backup date on the 11th if they need to postpone it.

if you're not in a safe situation and have an extra phone, you should turn that phone completely off beforehand.

additionally, if you're like me, and are easily startled; i recommend treating it like a party. have a countdown or something. be surrounded by your loved ones. take the actions you personally need to take to make yourself safe.

i have already seen mockery towards any person who feels nervous about this. for the record, it completely, completely valid to have "emergency broadcast sounds" be an anxiety trigger. do not let other people make fun of you for that. emergency sounds are legitimately engineered to make us take action; those of us with high levels of anxiety and/or neurodivergence are already pre-disposed to have a Bad Time. sometimes it is best to acknowledge that the situation will be triggering for some, and to prepare for that; rather than just saying "well that's stupid, it's just a test."

"loud scary sound time" isn't like, my favorite thing, but we can at least try to prevent some additional anxiety by preparing for it. maybe get yourself a cake? noise cancelling headphones? the new hozier album? whatever helps. love u, hope you're okay. we are gonna ride it out together.

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Prompt 271

“Grandmother is visiting,” Damian suddenly said with no warning and with his usual not-quite demanding tone. 

“Who?” Tim wasn’t the only one to startle, seeing as Bruce had practically froze, a downturn to his lips in a silent show of confusion. 

Damian scowled. “Are you deaf Drake? Grandmother is coming to Gotham to, quote, make sure I am being properly cared for.” None of them had known that Ras was with anyone actually. At least Tim was pretty sure that would have been in the files. 

“Oh?” Dick didn’t quite crouch to Damian’s height but it was a near thing. “She-” “He,” Damian corrected, interrupting him. They all exchanged a glance before Dick continued. 

“Is he coming to the Manor or…” 

Damian scoffed again, a tiny bit of a flush against his face. “No, Grandmother will most likely be staying with Akhi-”

Now wait one moment-

“YOU HAVE ANOTHER BROTHER?!” 

“Peace begins with a smile” and in Baghdad, the Iraqi Children Foundation run three mobile schools called the Hope Buses. These deliver tutoring, healthcare and social support to orphans, street kids and displaced children living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

Everyone moved on but I'm still stuck at Hobie being mayday's #1 enabler

Take action for the children of Manchester and Salford

Hygiene supplies are essential for everyone and are used with more frequency among families who have babies and young children. Wood Street Mission help children and families living in poverty across Manchester and Salford. Can you help?

The Wood Street Mission are appealing for nappies, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste which are suitable for children. Please send any donations to Wood Street Mission, 26 Wood Street, Manchester, M3 3EF. You can also visit woodstreetmission.org.uk to donate online.

lesbians who are fans of any male character on here are SO brave. trawling through miles of untagged x reader fanfiction just for one gifset of their special little guy. it's like going to war

Gotham: Holy shit there's a random animal running around Gotham city and no one's ever caught it before. They say it only appears in thunderstorms and anyone unfortunate enough to cross paths with it look as if they've been hit by thunder.

Dan phantom, the 'random animal' who is in fact a Raiju in question: If I destroy this place I'll be fucked over by Clockwork. But if I don't destroy this place I'll keep being followed by this brat.

Damian Wayne, the brat in question: There is an animal roaming Gotham in thunderstorms, father. We must save it!

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