Beth Myers
Keeping your kids physically healthy is a feat that most parents excel at. But when it comes to their emotional and mental well-being, it’s another story entirely. It’s important to place value on caring for your child’s mental health because this is what allows them to develop resilience against the obstacles and challenges that they will eventually face in the real world.
But being both emotionally and mentally healthy is not something that can happen easily and organically. Here are ways you can nurture your child’s mental health:
Show that you love them unconditionally
You should constantly let your kids know that no matter what mistakes they make and what they have to face, your love for them will not waver and that you’ll always be there for them.
Shower them with genuine encouragement and praise as often as you can
Positive affirmations are important to build a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence. If you’re able to keep their self-esteem from becoming too low, then you can lessen the risk of them developing anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders that can greatly affect the quality of their life.
Make sure to spend quality time with your child
Quality time together is a great way to strengthen your bond and your relationship with your child.
Try to communicate on a regular basis
Allow them to talk to you about any problems that they’re dealing with. You can also ask them about their day or about anything else that matters to them to make them feel comfortable around you.
Make your child feel like they can trust you
A child needs to feel safe, especially with their parents. It’s important to create a home environment where your child feels like they can be themselves without any judgement.
