What should I do if my child needs a mental health day?
What should I do if my child needs a mental health day? If your child needs a mental health day but you cannot take time off from work, what should you say (or not say) to get them in a good mindset to go to school? Mental health days are so important for adults and children alike, but due to the ever-increasing demands on our schedules, I also understand that it is not always possible to truly honor them. It is so important to acknowledge how your child is feeling and acknowledge the struggle they are going through at that moment. We want to create an environment where we prioritize mental well-being as much as possible within the confines in which we find ourselves. So, here are some practical things we can do as parents to help our child get into a good mindset on a tough day: · Listen to them. · Demonstrate to them that they’ve been seen, heard, and understood. You can do this by: Repeating back to them what they have told you as confirmation that you ar...