@Dr_Hammond Parents can help children establish and maintain good mental health in 3 ways:
1. Focus on their strengths! Children encounter so much negativity...in school, on social media, the Internet, and even in video games. So, taking the time to focus and remind a child of all of their strengths is the first step towards good mental health.
2. Children need a good role model. As a parent, your job is to make sure your child is surrounded by a positive mentor. This may be you as the parent, their teacher, coach, religious leader, family friend, etc. So, find or be someone who can provide a strong connection for your child. Studies have shown the value of connection and how powerful that can be in a child's mental health.
3. Teach children how to manage their emotions. Positively coping with strong emotions is a skill that is quite beneficial for children to learn early. Strong emotional intelligence can also have better outcomes in their adult years.
Dr. Nekeshia Hammond is the TV show host of Parenting Explained with Dr. Hammond, speaker, author, and owner of Hammond Psychology & Associates, P.A. Her current focus is completing psychological evaluations (with a sub specialty in ADHD and learning disabilities.). Dr. Hammond is currently the Immediate Past President of the Florida Psychological Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Ryan Nece Foundation. In addition to her Board of Directors involvement, Dr. Hammond regularly volunteers of her time at different outreach activities in the community. For more information, please visit: DrNekeshiaHammond.com.
1. Focus on their strengths! Children encounter so much negativity...in school, on social media, the Internet, and even in video games. So, taking the time to focus and remind a child of all of their strengths is the first step towards good mental health.
2. Children need a good role model. As a parent, your job is to make sure your child is surrounded by a positive mentor. This may be you as the parent, their teacher, coach, religious leader, family friend, etc. So, find or be someone who can provide a strong connection for your child. Studies have shown the value of connection and how powerful that can be in a child's mental health.
3. Teach children how to manage their emotions. Positively coping with strong emotions is a skill that is quite beneficial for children to learn early. Strong emotional intelligence can also have better outcomes in their adult years.
Dr. Nekeshia Hammond is the TV show host of Parenting Explained with Dr. Hammond, speaker, author, and owner of Hammond Psychology & Associates, P.A. Her current focus is completing psychological evaluations (with a sub specialty in ADHD and learning disabilities.). Dr. Hammond is currently the Immediate Past President of the Florida Psychological Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Ryan Nece Foundation. In addition to her Board of Directors involvement, Dr. Hammond regularly volunteers of her time at different outreach activities in the community. For more information, please visit: DrNekeshiaHammond.com.