Social Anxiety and Back-to-School Season — Little Otter

Social Anxiety and Back-to-School Season — Little Otter

Social Anxiety and Back-to-School Season — Little Otter

Many children and caregivers experience a mix of emotions at the start of a new school year: excitement, nervousness, anticipation. And for some kids, this transition results in more than just typical back-to-school butterflies. Social anxiety is a condition that’s characterized by an overwhelming fear of social interactions, and children who struggle with social anxiety … Read more

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Sept 23-29)

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Sept 23-29)

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Sept 23-29) Shout out to all my football fans! (Honestly I am not a big fan but I do love a good … Read more

Pakistan reports first monkeypox case of 2024

Pakistan reports first monkeypox case of 2024

Test tubes labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022. — Reuters Pakistan on Thursday detected the first case of monkeypox of 2024 among a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) citizen who flew back home from Saudi Arabia — just a day after the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) issued an … Read more

School Refusal — Little Otter

School Refusal — Little Otter

School refusal is more than just the back-to-school jitters. While many children may grumble about returning to the classroom after summer break, approximately 1% of elementary and middle school students experience a level of anxiety and resistance that goes beyond typical nerves. This phenomenon, known as school refusal, can significantly impact a child’s social, emotional, … Read more

Top SaaS Security Measures for 2024: Protect Your Data

Top SaaS Security Measures for 2024: Protect Your Data

As the SaaS industry grows, so does the demand for strong SaaS security policies. Cyber threats keep evolving, making it vital for SaaS providers to stay ahead. Here are key SaaS security measures to protect your data in 2024. SaaS Security Measures to Protect Your Data Importance of Data Protection in the SaaS Industry As … Read more

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This cozy, creamy chicken and mushroom soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. It’s light yet hearty and ready in 30 minutes! Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup This is a variation of my meatless Creamy Mushroom Soup, which we all love in my … Read more

Why Choosing The Right Calorie Goal Is Important For Weight Loss

Why Choosing The Right Calorie Goal Is Important For Weight Loss

If you’re like many people on a weight loss journey, there’s a chance you’re cutting more calories than you need to.  When you start a weight loss journey, it can be tempting to drastically cut calories to reach your goal faster, but that can be counter productive.  In fact, 1,200, 1,500, or even 2,000 calories … Read more

A note from Aaron, our new Support Coach

A note from Aaron, our new Support Coach

Meet Aaron. He recently joined the Kids Matter team as a Support Coach, and is keen to encourage facilitators in all aspects of running programmes in their communities. He loves the outdoors, owns the best dog in the world and has even published a poetry book, “Being Still – A Quiet Revolution.” Years ago, my … Read more

Pakistan ‘confirms’ three cases of monkeypox

Pakistan ‘confirms’ three cases of monkeypox

A woman shows the rash marks on her son who recovered from Mpox outside their shelter at the Muja displaced persons camp, in Nyiragongo territory near Goma, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo on July 18, 2024. — Reuters Health authorities on Friday confirmed that three people have been diagnosed with the monkeypox … Read more

Keto Camping & Hiking Food Guide [Planning, Recipes, & Tips]

Keto Camping & Hiking Food Guide [Planning, Recipes, & Tips]

There is no better time to get out and surround ourselves with nature, but what are you supposed to eat? Ironically, the most popular camping foods, meals, and snacks are so highly processed that they bear little resemblance to real food. From the chips to the sugar-filled trail mix, the hotdog buns to the deli … Read more