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The Mental Environment
1. Protect your children as best
as you can from things which
are not age appropriate. This
means mature television shows,
video games, or movies with themes
their young minds may not be ready
for. This is increasingly difficult in
our digital age, but remember that
everything your child consumes
has an impact.
2. Be a role model! As much as
you can show them how to live
joyfully, laugh loudly, bounce back,
show compassion, be optimistic,
positive, and happy is as much as
they will be able to do the same.
3. Ensure your child gets the
proper nutrition, sleep, and
exercise as these affect mental
health. Balance is difficult to
achieve. It seems children are
either running themselves ragged
with after-school activities, or
they’re spending too much time
sitting and staring at screens. Aim
for a healthy lifestyle for yourself
and your children will benefit and
follow suit.
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