Dr Christian Heim
Dr Christian Heim
#86 How can parents support their children’s mental health? Live Q&A on the ihealth channel (26)
#86 How can parents support their children’s mental health? Live Q&A on the ihealth channel (26)
#86 How can parents support their children’s mental health? Live Q&A on the ihealth channel (26)
Tuesday 7th March 2023
Dr. Christian Heim provides practical tips for parents on supporting children's mental health, focusing on parenting skills and social media use.
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Get the buttons here!Supporting Your Child's Mental Health: Tips from Dr. Christian Heim
Parenting is a real skill...love feels good, to be loved by parents, even if they're harsh, even if they're permissive, even if they stuff up, because I don't know of any parents that are perfect, they still love you all right, okay, and that's what feels good, that's what makes life worthwhile.
Parenting in today's digital age can be a minefield, especially when it comes to supporting your child's mental health. In this episode, Dr. Christian Heim teams up with Hurricane H to tackle these pressing issues during a live Q&A on the ihealth channel's 'Climb to your Prime with Dr. Christian Heim'. Listeners call in with their burning questions, and Dr. Heim offers practical advice and heartfelt insights that resonate with any parent navigating these challenges.
One caller asks how parents can best support their children's mental well-being. Dr. Heim highlights the importance of viewing parenting as a skill that evolves over time. He suggests a gradual transition of responsibility from parent to child, emphasizing that love is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship, even if mistakes are made along the way. Another hot topic is social media and its impact on young minds. Dr.
Heim discusses the potential harms of excessive social media use, such as cyberbullying and misinformation. He stresses the need for teaching children how to discern credible information from mere entertainment and underscores the value of real-life interactions to counteract the negative effects of online exposure. This episode is a treasure trove of advice for parents seeking to navigate the complexities of modern parenting. From fostering a loving environment to managing social media use, Dr.
Heim provides actionable steps to help parents support their children's mental health effectively.