Building Happier Kids : Stress-busting Tools for Parents.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bhargava, Hansa.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child rearing.

Child mental health.

Emotions in children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Building Happier Kids

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2022.

Summary:

Kids today are facing unprecedented pressures -- and their mental health is suffering. As a parent, you may feel burned out and exhausted yourself -- and perhaps overwhelmed by the idea of taking on your childs stress. But BUILDING HAPPIER KIDS offers practical, concrete steps you can take to help your kids and yourself! Dr. Bhargava prescribes taking an intentional pause from modern lifes nonstop pace to focus on ways you can meaningfully impact your familys emotional well-being. Overscheduling, homework, and every-present electronic devices may make these seem easier said than done, but Dr Bhargava offers realistic, balanced advice that will help you prioritize health and restore the happiness of childhood.

Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Quiz: How Strong Is Your Child's Emotional Well-being?

Chapter 1: Building Your Mental Health Toolbox

Quiz: Is Your Family Embracing the Basics?

Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Back to the 4 Fundamentals

Quiz: Is Your Family Overscheduled?

Chapter 3: The Loss of Unscheduled Time

Quiz: Is Your Child's Digital Media Use Excessive?

Chapter 4: The Rise of Digital Media and the Battle for Screen-free Time

Quiz: Is Your Child at Risk for Toxic Stress?

Chapter 5: Understanding the Effects of Toxic Stress

Quiz: Does Your Family Prioritize Sleep?

Chapter 6: Choosing Sleep as a Priority

Quiz: Parents: Do You Have a Handle on Your Stress?

Chapter 7: Replenishing the Cup for the Stressed-out, Overwhelmed Parent

Quiz: Does Your Family Have a Plan in Place for Crises?

Chapter 8: Your Child's Mental Health: What to Do During a Crisis

Quiz: Does Your Child Have Tools to Find Their Purpose?

Chapter 9: Giving Our Children Tools for Success and Happiness

Chapter 10: Final Tools to Build Happy and Healthy Kids

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781610025744

1610025741

OCLC:

1295269006