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Are your children struggling with their emotional well-being? As a parent, it's crucial for us take an active role in supporting our children's mental health. Here are some tips: 1. Communicate openly with your children. Encourage them talk about their feelings without judgment. 2. Don't forget about self-care. Taking care of yourself allows for more patience, empathy, compassion. 3. Show empathy. Listen without judgment or criticism. 4. Teach them emotional regulation skills. Help them understand their emotions, how it affects behavior, how they can manage it healthily. By implementing these strategies, we can help ensure our children's emotional well-being.

For many parents, it can be overwhelming to know how to support children as they navigate the ups and downs of daily life. As a practitioner, you might be familiar with the PERCS (Parent-child relationships; Emotions and behaviours; Routines; Communication and meaning-making; and Support networks) approach which features in several of our online courses and resources. As part of our 'Understanding and supporting children’s mental health' resource collection, we have now adapted PERCS for parents to use as a handy, succinct tool to help support their children’s mental health, now and in the future. The PERCS for parents suite is a series of five in-focus articles which include brief videos with parents and practitioners discussing the PERCS concept, check them out today. https://bit.ly/4bKRltK

Parenting is undeniably a fulfilling journey, sprinkled with unique challenges that jump start your growth as an individual. One such challenge is safeguarding your child's mental health. It often happens that one of the biggest hurdles we face as parents is detecting and managing anxiety in our little ones. The complex nature of this emotional state coupled with the difficulty in differentiating it from regular childhood fears can be quite confusing. So how can you identify tell-tale signs of anxiety in your kiddo? Sharing an insightful article that aims to lay bare the key indicators of anxiety and offers guidance on the next course of action if your child seems anxious. Remember, knowledge empowers. Let's build a world where our kids feel safe, heard, and understood. 💕🌟#MentalHealthAwareness #Parenting #ChildAnxiety

Want to talk about mental health in children? My son Isaac and I wrote a book about social anxiety in children. It’s not discussed enough and often parents, caregivers, and educators don’t know what to do about it. This book includes a guide to help navigate through childhood problems. Please get yourself a copy. And at a minimum, it’s a great and fun bedtime story. A Different Me: Socially Awkward https://a.co/d/52i7cbj

We all know we need to put the oxygen mask on ourselves first, but it can be hard to remember in the busy rush of each day. Three mental health experts share how they prioritize #selfcare and the benefits they've seen with their families. With small steps, we can make it happen! https://ow.ly/k6Y650PAPTS

There's an encouraging shift happening in emergency services, where mental health is being recognized and given the attention it deserves. 🌟 We used to believe that firefighters were resilient enough to handle any situation, but we now know that's not always the case. It's crucial to address our mental well-being when we feel off-balance or overwhelmed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JSErOL

With a nine-word post on X, Elmo revealed the extent of today’s mental health crisis and reinforced the critical need to support the emotional well-being of young children and their families. Discover how we're making a difference: https://lnkd.in/g-Tn9zvg

Children of all ages, even young infants, can experience mental health conditions. It can be challenging to know the typical behaviors and moods for a child’s developmental stage and if they have gone beyond the norm and need help. Download a Family Resource Kit: https://lnkd.in/gj7S9urD

Being trauma-informed can help you in supporting your families’ mental health! The trauma-informed approach is the meaningful recognition of the presence of trauma and acknowledging the role trauma may play in an individual’s life. Understanding this means you have an opportunity to impact and create change in families’ lives. To learn more about being trauma-informed and strategies for rebuilding resiliency in yourself and families, check out our SOAR Course, Growing Resilience Through a Trauma-Informed Approach, at the link below!

Many of the techniques used in tiger parenting can be harmful to children and put them at higher risk of stress, anxiety, and depression. Negative effects of tiger parenting may include: Low self-esteem: Inducing guilt and shame when children do not meet parental standards may harm a child's self-esteem.Jul 5, 2023 https://lnkd.in/eh7uPzfU › ... Tiger Parents: Definition & Impact on Mental Health - Choosing Therapy