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As you’re probably aware, the coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, has now been found in countries all over the globe. This is an understandably disconcerting moment for many, but there are steps we can all take to help mitigate the effect on our communities.

COVID-19 is spreading, but misinformation and disinformation are spreading even faster. The most responsible thing you can do is protect yourself from both the disease and false information. Being prepared with facts and data instead of assumptions and fabrications will help inform how you can best prepare for COVID-19.

Here are some resources you can trust:

WHO provides daily updates surrounding COVID-19’s spread, infection rate, and general influence on our society. They also provide a very handy FAQ section, where you can learn more about how to protect yourself and your community. 

Every day Worldometer updates its website with the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in each country that has been affected. Worldometer has been rated one of the best free reference websites by the American Library Association, and for good reason: it lists every single one of its regular sources here, and lists the source of every COVID-19 update at the bottom of the COVID-19 page. 

Your local health department will often have the most up-to-date information specific to your immediate area, including how to proceed if you believe you may be showing symptoms of the virus. If you live in the United States, you can find the contact information for your health department by visiting the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

There’s another thing about this news that a lot of places are not talking about: the toll on one’s mental health, especially if you are someone who struggles with anxiety. If you find your concerns about being prepared are crossing a line that affects your mental health, please consider reaching out to a loved one who can guide you to help, a mental health professional, or an organization set up to help those in need.

Here are a couple of organizations you can trust:

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support. Just text 741741 from anywhere in the United States. The Crisis Text Line will connect you with a trained Crisis Counselor. 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (@namiorg) offers free support and resources for those who are struggling. NAMI can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am - 6 pm EST at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or by email at info@nami.org.

Take care of yourselves, Tumblr. Wash your hands well and practice keeping a safe distance from others. Head on over to @world-wide-what for a refresher on what fake news looks like and how it spreads. Pass those tips onto others when you see them accidentally spreading false information. 

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Wondering about all those fun pregnancy aches and pains? Here are some explanations of the top ten!

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I will have to find the bill itself to know the details. But hopefully a sign for better things to come!

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Putting this one behind a link due to length and because it discusses individual and systemic abuses against children; that is, the ableist ways they are pushed past their limits and put into a state of fight or flight on a regular basis.

Takeaways:

“Oh, that’s why I can only write a paper last-minute or work under pressure.”

“That’s why I can’t bring myself to refuse tasks or assert a boundary or difficulty.”

“Gosh, no wonder I never ask for help.”

Enjoy the discussion.

ETA: rachelladytietjens has some important validation: “I’ve noticed a lot of cPTSD symptoms in undiagnosed adults here and in the ‘real’ world. Being raised neurotypical when you’re not is as damaging as abuse. Particularly for older people, it was a crime of ignorance on behalf of our parents, but a crime nonetheless.”

jiggyitup mentioned: “Just replying to the last question you answered (kinda anyway fff). Do you know much about RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) and the major link between ADHD and RSD? It might help explain why it’s so easy to “push” people with ADHD.” —seems like something that may be occurring both naturally and as a result of the way society handles learning disabilities.

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We were recently mentioned in this Wired article about media consumption for kids. Author Daniel Ramirez Perez breaks it down into four sections: use sparingly, use occasionally, use moderately, and use freely. How do you organize your media and time spent on it? Let us know in the comments below!

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New Post for Parents: My Get-Better Basket Trick

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Baby tip #5: Reducing SIDS - Safe sleeping

Crib bumpers, loose sheets or blankets, pillows, cushions, quilts and duvets should be kept out of baby’s crib when he is sleeping as they can smother him. Always place your baby on his back, feet to foot to sleep - meaning that he is placed at the end of his bed, with his feet touching the foot of the crib. Take care and always ensure that when put down to sleep, his face and head are uncovered. Tight swaddling has also been shown to prevent cot deaths.

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new mothers - how to tell your child is hungry before he cries

Crying is a late sign of hunger – if you wait for him or her to be crying, the child might be frantic and not latch easily. 

Signs that show hunger that you can watch for before crying occurs:

The child’s hands are clenched in to fists. When she is full, the hands will be loose and relaxed.

His mouth is open in an o shape.

If you stroke his cheek, the child turns his head in that direction. This is called rooting.

She opens and closes her mouth and moves her tongue around like she’s searching for something.

These signs have helped me get my newborn feeding before she gets too excited and won’t calm down. If your child will not calm, you can also try putting your index finger in his mouth, palm up, and touch the tip of your finger to his upper palate. He’ll start suckling on it and it may calm him enough to get a latch.

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Screens are a big part of our lives these days, but what effect do they have on childhood development?

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