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Mattel just unveiled two new inclusive Barbies, including the first-ever Blind Barbie
One year after Barbie hit the big screen, Mattel just introduced some new historic dolls to its world-renowned catalog, including the brand’s first-ever Blind Barbie.
This new Fashionista line also includes a Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome. Like the first Barbie with Down syndrome that was introduced in 2023, this one was created with the National Down Syndrome Society as well as a focus group of Black individuals from the Down syndrome community.
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Today is International Self-Care Day! This annual celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of self-care, to promote self-care in your organizations or communities, and of course, to take good care of yourself.
Although self-care has become a widely used (and let’s be honest, misused) vocabulary word, it has meaningful roots in the 1950s Civil Rights Movement, as Black activists and organizers integrated the term into their movements.
As we acknowledge the history of self-care, we can also see what it has become: A personal practice for everyone to proactively prioritize their minds, bodies, and spirits in the ways that serve them best. Here are some ways to celebrate *you* today:
Learn what self-care is. While both are great ways to boost your mental health, there’s a difference between reactive and proactive self-care: doing things that feel good in the moment and doing things that help you feel good more often (like getting enough sleep, keeping your home functional, and more).
Practice self-care. A big “duh,” but there is truly no better excuse for practicing some self-care than a date on the calendar reserved for that very act. Self-care is so personal and unique to every individual, so take some time to think about what activities or interventions might best serve you today (and here are 100+ ideas to get you started).
Build a self-care kit. Having a pre-curated collection of items (relaxation tools, medications, sensory aids, hygiene items, and more) ready and easily accessible makes it easier for future you to access coping skills and resources that can guide and ground you in a time of stress, anxiety, or executive dysfunction.
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I’ve honestly never been more proud to have grown up as a Barbie kid. I had a Dream House, and it’s still iconic.
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