- Whether it’s teaching your child how to manage emotions and stress, building their self-esteem, or helping them connect with people, here are some tips every parent should follow to lay the right foundation for their child’s mental health.
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Childhood is the best time to work on an individual’s mental health considering that it is just as important as physical health. Whether it’s teaching your child how to manage emotions and stress, building their self-esteem, or helping them connect with people, here are some tips every parent should follow to lay the right foundation for their child’s mental health, for the Raghavendra Kumar K, MD, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Mpower. (Pixabay)
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Unhealthy habits are maintained for life and affect the mental health of the individual. Unregulated screen time can wreak havoc on your child’s overall health and can have a negative impact on their personality, as reduced physical activity could lead to a higher risk of depression and lower well-being. “It is very essential that children self-regulate in terms of device use and screen time,” says Dr. Kumar. (Pixabay)
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Parents should teach their children to connect with themselves and with others, since that is the best way to understand life and, at the same time, feel more positive and happy. “It is recommended to stay connected with yourself and with loved ones as regularly and directly as possible,” says the expert. (Pixabay)
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Physical activity not only helps your child stay physically fit, but also ensures that they stay on top of their mental health. “Make regular physical activity (jogging, running, yoga, etc.) as part of the daily routine,” says the psychiatrist. (Pixabay)
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Parents should also instill stress management and conflict management skills in their children. “Self-control tasks where one becomes aware of their abilities (or lack thereof) to manage stress, interpersonal conflicts,” says the expert. (Pixabay)
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While one should not be tempted to be a ‘paratrooper parent’, it is essential that children receive regular reassurances from their parents that they are always available in times of need. (Pixabay)
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Children should also be trained to develop effective coping and problem-solving skills through simple examples, stories, and games. (Pixabay)
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To build strong bonds with them, it is important to make children feel understood about the difficulties they are going through and offer support without judgment. (Pixabay)
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Parents should seek help for themselves or their children without hesitation in case of symptoms such as lack of sleep, easy fatigue, irritability, anxiety, decreased interest, as this can be an early warning sign of underlying stress. (Pixabay)
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Avoid being judgmental or judgmental at all costs. (Pexels)
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