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Category - Mental Health
Information and resources that address emotional wellness.
Ways to Be Proactive About Your Child’s Mental Health
Here are 5 concrete things you can do to support, advocate for and monitor your child's mental health.
Children’s Mental Health: Early Intervention, What to Watch For, and What Parents Can Do
Statistics show that children are struggling from the emotional turmoil of the pandemic. Learn the importance of early intervention, what to watch for and what you can do about it.
How to talk to kids about a national tragedy: Tips for Christian parents
Parenting amid a national tragedy requires wisdom and restraint. Here we explore some tips for Christian parents.
How to Parent When You are Stressed Out
Parenting when stressed can bring out the worst in us. Some lash out, some retreat. Refocus and regroup with these tips for Christian parents.
Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus: A Christian Parent’s Response
Pandemics spread more than viruses. Let's dig into God's word and calm our weary souls so we can spread peace instead of panic to our children.
How to Talk to Your Children about People with Disabilities
This article explores how to talk with your children about people with disabilities. Your kids may have some tough questions. This article will give you some tips on how to address those questions. Dedicated to my sweet Uncle Walt.
How to Comfort a Hurting Child -Lessons from the Book of Job
How can parents help a hurting child? The book of Job provides great guidelines on what you can do and what you should avoid.
Understanding Your Child’s Fear of the Dark
Many children go through a phase of being afraid of the dark. If you find yourself in a nightly battle with your child, here are some insights to help you get to the bottom of their fears.
Does My Child Need Therapy? If So, What Kind?
Seeking the right mental health treatment for your child may seem like a daunting task. It doesn't have to be. This article will explore the reasons to seek treatment and different options available for children and their families.
Sibling Relationships and Their Impact on Child Development
Studies have found that siblings can impact each other's development more than parents. Learn what you can do to foster healthy and positive sibling relationships in your home.
Anger in Children: Tips for Christian Parents
Get practical tips on how to help your child identify, process and uncover the root cause of his or her anger.
What is Anger? A Christian Perspective
Anger is an emotion that we all experience. In this article, we will take an close-up look at anger from a Christian perspective. You might be surprised at what you learn.
Tips for Parenting Highly Sensitive Children
If you have a highly sensitive child there are things you can do to instill and encourage healthy coping mechanisms. Here are several parenting tips for raising a highly sensitive child.
Self-Esteem and Kids: A Christian Perspective
Self-esteem is a concept that has many parents confused. Here we will explore self-esteem from a Christian perspective as well as some ideas for application for Christian parents.
Talking to Kids About Tragedy: Do’s and Don’ts for Christian Parents
It seems that tragedy is everywhere lately. Many parents struggle with how, when and even if they should address it with their own children. Here's a list of do's and don'ts for the Christian parent.
Mom’s Moods and the Importance of Self-Reflection
What's the emotional climate like in your home right now? For good or bad, Mom's moods can have a big impact on the overall emotional environment in the home.
A Parent’s Guide to Perfectionism in Kids
No one is perfect, but you may have a child who thinks she should be. This post will help parents differentiate between "normal" perfectionism and possible underlying problems and give concrete solutions to address perfectionism at home.