Mental Health Archives - Parents With Confidence https://parentswithconfidence.com/category/childhood-mental-health/ Raising emotionally healthy children who will live their BEST life.. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:00:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 10 Best Restorative Mental Health Day Activities for Kids https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-activities-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-activities-kids/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:27:49 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7425 Adults aren’t the only ones who need an occasional mental health day. The build-up of academic, social, and activity stressors can be overwhelming for kids if they aren’t balanced out by periods of recharging. Read on to discover 10 mental health activities for kids from a mental health professional that will help to restore and...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-activities-kids/feed/ 0 10 Anxiety Symptoms in Children that Most Parents Miss https://parentswithconfidence.com/anxiety-symptoms-children-parents-miss/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/anxiety-symptoms-children-parents-miss/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:52:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=2190 Anxiety symptoms in children can start showing at an early age. Sometimes they are more obvious, and other times they might be more subtle or show in surprising ways. Here are 10 examples of anxiety symptoms in kids that you may not easily spot. “My kid might have anxiety???” This is the response 90% of...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/overwhelmed-with-adhd-child/feed/ 13 75 Awesome Calm Down Strategies for Kids (that they’ll want to try!) https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for-kids/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:34:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=3772 75 Science-backed calm down strategies for kids that are easy, engaging, and will help your child develop strong emotional regulation skills. Read on and then grab your free printable of 75 calming techniques to have on hand when your child’s anger or anxiety takes over. ⭐️Free 9-page Expert Master guide⭐️>> 5 Secrets to MORE cooperation...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/angry-child/feed/ 3 125 Positive Affirmations for Kids to Skyrocket Strength, Confidence and Self-Love https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:14:05 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=5763 Positive affirmations are a powerful tool for kids to boost their confidence and self-esteem. These 125 affirmations for kids can be pull out daily, or whenever your child needs a little reminder of how important they are. Read on to see how science backs the use of affirmations for children, and then grab your free...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/feed/ 8 95 Magical Words of Encouragement for Kids (for EVERY situation) https://parentswithconfidence.com/words-of-encouragement-for-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/words-of-encouragement-for-kids/#respond Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:41:16 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7648 Inside: Learn Words of Encouragement for kids that will inspire and motivate in the face of challenging or stressful situations. When you think back to a favorite teacher, coach, or mentor during your childhood, can you pinpoint exactly what it was about them that made such a positive difference? I’m guessing it wasn’t the one...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/words-of-encouragement-for-kids/feed/ 0 7 Surefire Signs Your Child Needs a Mental Health Day https://parentswithconfidence.com/signs-child-needs-mental-health-day/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/signs-child-needs-mental-health-day/#respond Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:26:10 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7348 Inside: Just like adults, kids need mental health days to keep their stress levels under control and maintain good emotional health, here are 7 signs your child may need one.  “I’m not going to school, today mom!”. Every once and a while my fourth-grader drops this line on me in the midst of the eating...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/signs-child-needs-mental-health-day/feed/ 0 Kids Need Mental Health Days- 9 Misconceptions That Need to Change https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-for-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-for-kids/#respond Thu, 27 May 2021 15:49:59 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7112 Inside: Learn the most common reasons parents won’t allow their child to take a mental health day and why they need to consider changing their mind. How about a quick game of ‘Would You Rather?’ If you needed to take a sick day at work and had to choose one of the following reasons to...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-for-kids/feed/ 0 10 Simple Calming Outdoor Activities for your Irritable Toddler https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/#respond Wed, 19 May 2021 18:19:21 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7295 Inside: Discover 10 easy fun and calming outdoor activities for toddlers when they’re tired, stressed, and overwhelmed.  Over the past year and a half, children have been forced to spend more time indoors than ever before, and this has had tremendous effects on their ability to regulate their emotional responses to both their own stress...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/feed/ 0 72 Incredibly Simple Ways to Show Love for Children https://parentswithconfidence.com/72-incredibly-simple-ways-to-show-love-for-children/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/72-incredibly-simple-ways-to-show-love-for-children/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:29:45 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=6556 Inside: Kids need love for healthy development in all areas. Here are 72 Fun and Easy Ways parents can show love for children every day. “Mom are we going to make the trail again?” We were sitting on the front porch in the middle of July as my 5-year-old asked me this. I didn’t have...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/72-incredibly-simple-ways-to-show-love-for-children/feed/ 2 Healthy Daily Routines for Parents who are Confident & Calm https://parentswithconfidence.com/healthy-daily-routines-practiced-by-great-parents/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/healthy-daily-routines-practiced-by-great-parents/#respond Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:42:59 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=6387 Inside: These healthy daily routines for parents encourage positive, mindful parenting that raises well-adjusted and emotionally healthy children.  I fondly remember the days of staying up till 2 am only to wake up at 6, throw my hair up in a ponytail, grab a PopTart, and head out the door to class/work. I mean, how...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/healthy-daily-routines-practiced-by-great-parents/feed/ 0 The Single Most Helpful Trick for Dealing with a Child’s Emotional Outburst https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-deal-with-childs-emotional-outburst/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-deal-with-childs-emotional-outburst/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2020 22:10:49 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=5427 Inside: Learn the first and most important step for responding to a child’s emotional outburst and a step by step guide to implement. Between my friends, clients in my therapy practice, and the Parents with Confidence Facebook community, I’ve seen a strong reoccurring theme these last few weeks with kids. There’s a good chance you’ve...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-deal-with-childs-emotional-outburst/feed/ 1 The Most Important Act Of Self Care You Can Do Right Now https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-parents-can-model-emotional-intelligence-skills/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-parents-can-model-emotional-intelligence-skills/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:41:33 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=4943 ​I wake up most days feeling full of energy and ready to take on the challenges ahead. I get the kids fed and ready to start their day…and have my first of 597 cups of coffee (all of them equally amazing). Things are OK.  As the afternoon wears on, by about 3 pm I can...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-parents-can-model-emotional-intelligence-skills/feed/ 0 How to Protect Your Child From Stress + Anxiety in a Stressful Modern World https://parentswithconfidence.com/protect-your-child-from-stress-and-anxiety/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/protect-your-child-from-stress-and-anxiety/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:39:57 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=4746 Inside: Learn 11 Ways to Protect your Child’s Mental Health in our busy world and why your child’s emotional health matters just as much as academics.  Simply put, our brains were not designed to navigate the stress and anxiety offered up by today’s modern world. This applies twofold for our children whose brains are still...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/protect-your-child-from-stress-and-anxiety/feed/ 2 A Child Therapist’s Best Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD https://parentswithconfidence.com/heres-the-magic-key-to-parenting-a-child-with-adhd-or-any-invisible-disability/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/heres-the-magic-key-to-parenting-a-child-with-adhd-or-any-invisible-disability/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:30:17 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=607 Inside: These vital tips for parenting a child with ADHD may surprise you, but will lead your child to better behaviors now AND a more successful future later. My 9-year-old client sits down on the couch in my therapy office and I can tell already by his slumped shoulders and downward gaze that he is...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/heres-the-magic-key-to-parenting-a-child-with-adhd-or-any-invisible-disability/feed/ 1 What to do When Your Angry Child Refuses Coping Strategies https://parentswithconfidence.com/angry-child-refuses-coping-strategies/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/angry-child-refuses-coping-strategies/#comments Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:37:15 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=4103 Inside: Learn how to proceed when your angry child refuses coping strategies. “What do I do when my child refuses the coping strategies I offer?” It’s a question I get regularly when I talk to parents in my therapy practice about anger management for kids and how to best support their child in the midst of...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/cheapest-gifts-kids-also-happen-priceless/feed/ 0 40 Astounding Benefits of Outdoor Nature Play for Kids https://parentswithconfidence.com/40-astounding-benefits-outdoor-nature-play-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/40-astounding-benefits-outdoor-nature-play-kids/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:29:53 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=3214 Inside: Time kids spend outdoors in nature play has been steadily declining for decades and it’s costing them enormously when it comes to their physical and mental health.  I feel my shoulders relax. My lungs open up and I breathe. I just feel… lighter. And all I have done is to simply step out my...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/40-astounding-benefits-outdoor-nature-play-kids/feed/ 2 7 Types of Play that Skyrocket a Child’s Social and Emotional Development https://parentswithconfidence.com/7-types-of-play-for-childs-social-and-emotional-development/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/7-types-of-play-for-childs-social-and-emotional-development/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:26:41 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=3172 Inside: These 8 types of play are essential for the development of every child and contribute to a child’s emotional health in many important ways. How seriously do you take your child’s playtime? If we’re being honest, I think for most of us the answer would be not very.  Not realizing the huge role play...

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