So, where do you start? You know the basics needs for your child's physical health, but what about their mental health? Start by talking about their feelings, focus on their strengths, and most importantly listen to what they have to say.
It's Never Too Early To Begin Talking About Mental Health
Preschool-age children are likely not just going to tell you how they feel, but they may express their feelings in a variety of ways. Look for their clues and engage them when you see them expressing different emotions. Read more...
Continue to Discuss Mental Health In Elementary School
By the time your child is in elementary school, their personalities are well established, they’ve probably made some strong friendships and they are full of emotions. Often, these emotions will come as unexpected outbursts that may catch you off guard! That’s OK.Learn how to talk with them about their emotions at this age...
Discussing Mental Health With Your Teenager Is Critical
Teenagers. Am I right?
Your pre-teen, tween, or teenager is much different from your younger kids. They are dealing with far greater and far more pressure than ever before. Mix in challenging physical changes and ever more complex relationships, and you’ll quickly find that discussing mental health with your teenagers is critically important. Find how to tackle this topic with your teen...
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Support your child’s self-confidence, boost their resilience, and promote their well being using this parenting road map.
