“It is important for children to develop an emotional vocabulary - the earlier the better,” says Lowell. This is why developing mental health awareness and techniques and activities to promote their emotional health is a must from the start.Įven if your child is currently facing some of their own mental health struggles - whether they’re experiencing the effects of loneliness, bullying, rejection, or are still learning to love themselves - there are ways you can help them build confidence and manage their emotions.Īmanda Lowell, PhD, associate research scientist, licensed clinical psychologist, and mental health professional at the Yale Child Study Center, shares some of the best mental health activities that you can do as a family to ensure that your child has a strong foundation to meet any challenge head-on. Making sure that their self-esteem, anxiety levels, and overall wellbeing are all in a good place is critical to setting your child up for success throughout their lives.
As a parent, your child’s mental health is a top concern.
