Just as adults, it is also critical that children surviving lupus avoid stress. Mindfulness is one way that the adults in a child's life can support them with developing healthy coping skills. Growing to become more widely practiced, mindfulness can be used to reframe negative emotions or occurrences. An example of this could be when visiting a dentist or pediatrician, to alleviate the anxiety and stress often experienced in young children you can have them think of a positive memory to replace those that were not so great.
Here is a wonderful infographic from our friends at WholeHearted School Counseling that provides suggestions for practicing mindfulness in children in school. They can be implemented anywhere. n♥
Lupus in Children does exist and is similar to lupus in adults. If your child displays symptoms such as, rash, extreme fatigue, an inability to concentrate, or joint/muscle aches and pains, you should notify your pediatrician immediately and request testing. An early diagnosis can lead to more positive outcomes in the long run. n♥
Here is a wonderful infographic from our friends at WholeHearted School Counseling that provides suggestions for practicing mindfulness in children in school. They can be implemented anywhere. n♥
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Lupus in Children does exist and is similar to lupus in adults. If your child displays symptoms such as, rash, extreme fatigue, an inability to concentrate, or joint/muscle aches and pains, you should notify your pediatrician immediately and request testing. An early diagnosis can lead to more positive outcomes in the long run. n♥
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