How to Improve Children's Mental Health

How to Improve Children's Mental Health

As a parent, you regularly take your child to well check-ups to receive immunizations, offer nutritious food to keep him healthy, and read plenty of books to develop his vocabulary. How often, though, do you think about how to take care of your child’s mental health?

If you’re like many adults, it’s probably not often. However, a child’s mental health is just as important as her physical health, particularly when it comes to behaviour and academics.

It’s estimated that 1 in 5 children experience a mental disorder in any given year, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. And while not all mental health problems can be prevented, you can take steps to help keep your child as mentally healthy as possible.

Take Care of Your Mental Health

One of the best things you can do to keep your child mentally healthy is to take care of your own mental health. Not only will you be modelling the habits that improve mental health, but you'll also be creating a healthier environment for your child.

Build Trust

A child’s relationship with a parent plays a large role in a child’s mental health. Developing a feeling of safety and security starts with building trust between parent and child.

Foster Healthy Relationships with Others

The relationship a child has with her parents is vital, but it’s not the only relationship that matters. A mentally healthy child will have a number of relationships with other family members, such as grandparents and cousins, as well as friends and neighbours.

Be Consistent

The importance of being consistent can’t be overstated. Children crave a predictable environment, understanding what activity they are going to do next, whom they’re going to be spending time with, what consequences will be if they break rules and what privileges they will receive for good behaviour.

Play Together

A child who is healthy—both physically and mentally—needs to play. Truthfully, adults need play, too! This is the time to put aside work, chores and other obligations and focus solely on your child, which shows him that he’s worth your precious minutes.

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3 Ways to Handle a Bad Report Card

3 Ways to Handle a Bad Report Card

Every parent wants to know that their child is smart. Whether your child is a bubbly first grader or a moody teenager, you want what’s best for your child. When your youngster brings home a report card, it’s natural to hope that your little one’s grades are good. Unfortunately, for many families, this isn’t the reality. Whether your child has one bad grade or an entire report card of bad grades, it’s important that you demonstrate to your child that you still care.

Focus on the good

For some parents, an easy response to a bad report card is, “I can’t believe your grades are so bad” or “What were you thinking?” Remember that for children, a report card can be incredibly intimidating and scary. Instead of focusing on one bad grade or even a report card full of grades, try to point out the positive aspects of your child’s report card. For example, you could say, “This gives you something to strive for,” or “I noticed you got a ‘B’ in Math! That’s great!” Try to find at least one good thing to say to your child. Even if the entire report card is completely rotten, something like, “I know you’re trying your best,” can go a long way in making your child feel loved.

Get your child the help he needs

Sometimes kids just need a little extra help. Whether your child struggles with math, history, or science, it’s important that you recognize when a traditional education isn’t working.

Remind your child that no one is perfect

Was there a time when you failed? Have you ever struggled to get good grades? Did you ever feel like your parents were disappointed in you? Why not talk with your child about it? Let your little one know that you know what it’s like to feel alone. Let your youngster know that you’ve felt scared, sad, and disappointed before. Everyone makes mistakes. No one is perfect, no matter how hard they try to be. Let your child know that you’re still proud of them, even if the report card wasn’t perfect.

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