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Link Between Parent & Child Mental Health
Link Between Parent & Child Mental Health
CDC - Mental Health: Children & Parents
"The mental health of children is connected to their parents' mental health. Poor mental health in parents is related to poor mental and physical health in children. A child's health development depends on their parents - and other caregivers who act in the role of parents - who serve as their first resources of support in becoming independent and leading healthy and successful lives."
Positive Parenting Tips
Positive Parenting Tips
What is Positive Parenting? Research and Benefits
Positive parenting describes a set of parental behaviors that foster a child's capacity to love, trust, explore, and learn. Some elements of positive parenting include:
Provide consistent age-appropriate guidelines and limits for child behavior
Understand and imagine the child's point of view
Recognize and celebrate the child's strengths, abilities, and capacity to learn and develop
General Mental Health Info For Parents
General Mental Health Info For Parents
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?
It is important to be aware of warning signs that your child may be struggling. Consult with a school counselor, school nurse, mental health provider, or another health care professional if your child shows warning signs.
Recent changes can also impact a child's mental health such as:
Loss of a loved one
Divorce or separation
Major transitions (moving, new home, new school)
Teasing or bullying
Difficulties in school or with classmates
Adverse Childhood Experiences & Violence Prevention
Adverse Childhood Experiences & Violence Prevention
CDC - Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong healthy and opportunity. ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). For example:
Witnessing violence in the home or community
Experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect
having a family member attempt or die by suicide
Growing up in a household with mental health problems
ACEs can have lasting effects on physical and mental health. They can impact:
Well-being
Life opportunities such as education and job potential
Increased risk of injury
Increased risk of chronic diseases
Understanding Medication
Understanding Medication
Understanding medication for mental health can be challenging. This link provides some basic information on the types of medication prescribed for mental health, how they work, and common side effects.
Strengthen Parent-Child Relationship
Strengthen Parent-Child Relationship
Ways to Strengthen a Parent-Child Relationship
Provide children with structure by setting rules, boundaries, and consequences
Listen and empathize with your child. Listen to you child's stories without judgement. Allow them to express their feelings and show that you are listening.
Have distraction free interaction with your child each day
Eat meals together
Create rituals and traditions that your child looks forward to
Understanding Child Development
Understanding Child Development
Psychology Today - Basics of Child Development
Understanding the basics of child development will allow you to understand what your child may be going through and if additional support may be needed to foster their development.
Children go through many phases of development physically, socially, cognitively, and emotionally. It may be difficult to determine whether what your child is struggling with is developmentally appropriate or if they have a developmental disability or mental health issue. If you are unsure, talk with a healthcare provider about your concerns.
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