Does kid’s have mental problems? Doesn’t they are naturally relaxed and happy?
Sadly, they are not!
While some children are born with a knack to solve any problem, some are outgoing and are naturally athletic. As per the study published in the National Institute of Mental health, the mental illness in children begins by the age of 14, giving rise to the problems like depression and stress.
Child’s Brain works on two things: curiosity and diversity. However, if your kiddo is lagging with them, there is some problem!
However, if you are looking for ways to boost your child’s mental health, have a look at tried and tested tips that would help:
Imbibe Healthy Mental Habits:
Kids learn what they see, so before you teach your kid, change the way you live. Opt good healthy habits; do regular exercise, take plenty of sleep and relax more. Teach them the value of doing for other’s without expecting any reward. Help them discover their strengths, let your day be a complaint-free day, set a goal for the day and many other things.
Encourage Them For Creativity:
Children should know how to deal with emotions and relationships and as a parent; it’s your job to make them learn. Every child has different intellect, so figure out what reaches to your child. Keep an eye on the things that your kiddo enjoys; is it art, writing, dance, sports or games that they love. If they are not taking an interest in anything, seek help from friends or counseling services to make them mentally healthy.
Make Sure to Give Them Plenty Of Sleep:
Sleep is one of the main aspects of mental well-being to make your fit and relaxed. A child needs at least 10-12 hours of sleep in a day for proper growth and development. Moreover, teens should sleep for at least 9 hours.
Encourage Them For Exercise:
Physical workout promotes healthy mind and body. So, put-off the games and TV and encourage your kid to go outdoors. Make them do exercise, as this will stimulate the happy hormones that will not only uplift the mood but will also help in relieving stress.
Communicate:
Ask about the things that are bothering them; this will help you reduce stress and anxiousness from your kid’s mind. While some children bust out everything they had inside, some remain quite, which can be catastrophic for them. Treat them as your friend and help them in their pain. If problem persists, take help from doctor or any child counseling organization to help them.
Meditation:
It’s never too early to start meditation to relax the mind and body. Encourage your kid to do that, teach them deep breathing techniques. Meditation will not only improve memory but will also teach them to learn how to control their emotions.
Divide Routines:
Fix a schedule for your kids; divide their routines into two i.e. weekday and weekend. For weekdays, you can fix things like getting up for school, coming back, easting food, homework and going to bed. However for weekends, give them time to relax, play and other stuff that they cannot do on weekdays.
Teach Them Socialization:
Kids should be social, so encourage them to connect with others. Foster the feeling of helpfulness in them so that they would know the value of helping others. This will not only help them get positive opportunities to connect with the society but will also make them learn new things.
For overall well-being, mental fitness is as important as that of physical fitness. It will improve the quality of life and will cultivate good habits like mindfulness, patience, and positive thinking in kids.
