Mom in Recovery
What is a Trigger?
Something that makes you want to use (a feeling, person, place, or situation.) This can be a person, place, feeling, or memory that prompts an unexpected emotional response.
What is one thing you wish someone told you about becoming a parent?
Any answer :)
Babies “talk” by doing this.
Crying, facial expressions, sounds, body movement
At almost every appointment, you’ll hear your baby’s ______.
Heartbeat
What's the full name of Nexus?
Nexus Family Recovery Center
Name one common withdrawal symptom.
Sweating, anxiety, nausea, shaking, trouble sleeping, mood changes, vomiting, diarrhea.
Which is more effective long-term: fear or connection?
connection
Most babies start walking around this age (give or take)
Around 12 months (9–18 months is normal)
What develops first in a baby: heart, lungs, or brain?
Heart
What is one thing babies recognize after birth because of pregnancy?
Mom's voice
What is the hardest thing about being a mom in recovery?
Any answer :)
What parenting phrase is often more effective than "Calm down"?
"I'm here with you," "Let's figure this out together," or similar supportive responses.
Children under age 5 ask "Why?" approximately how many times per day: 5, 20, or 40?
40
True or False: bonding always happens instantly after birth.
False. It can take time for some.
Which grows faster in the first year: a baby's feet, brain, or hair?
brain
This recovery skill means noticing a feeling without immediately reacting to it.
Mindfulness (awareness)
Name one way to rebuild trust with your child.
Consistency, honesty, showing up, keeping promises, patience.
Children learn how to regulate emotions by watching and connecting with this person.
Who is the parent?
What is the name of the test where you drink something sugary to check for diabetes during pregnancy?
Glucose Test
By the end of pregnancy, about how much does an average baby weigh?
Around 6-8 pounds
Name one thing you can do when a craving hits instead of using.
Call someone, distract yourself, breathe, go outside, delay the urge, walking, journaling, music.
Name two ways parents accidentally reinforce behaviors they want to stop.
Giving in, inconsistent consequences, attention to negative behavior, rescuing too quickly, etc.
Why do young kids struggle to “use their words” when upset?
Their brain isn't fully developed yet
Around how many weeks is a full-term pregnancy?
Around 40 weeks
What fruit is a baby often compared to around 20 weeks?
A Banana