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Healthy Mind Matters
Dr. Annie Deming shares tips on supporting children's emotional health during the pandemic on 'Healthy Mind Matters'.
7:13•9 Aug 2020
Supporting Children's Emotional Health During the Pandemic with Dr. Annie Deming
“We do have to have that creativity to really get through this and really that positivity and that happy outlook. You know, even though things are hard, we can spend more time together and we can hang on to things that have been enjoyable.”
Imagine trying to explain a global pandemic to a child—daunting, right? In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos chats with Dr. Annie Deming from Intermountain's Primary Children's Center for Counseling. They dive into practical tips for parents to help improve their children's emotional well-being during these challenging times. Dr. Deming emphasizes the importance of tailoring conversations to a child's developmental level. For the little ones, she suggests using play and activities to make the topic more approachable.
When it comes to teenagers, open and detailed discussions are key to helping them process information and communicate effectively. But it doesn't stop there. Dr. Deming also highlights the crucial role of exercise in maintaining mental health and shares bedtime routines that can offer reassurance to anxious kids. Plus, she delves into the unique challenges faced by teenagers, offering insights on how parents can better support them.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a toolkit of strategies to help your children navigate the emotional ups and downs of the pandemic.
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