Yesterday, I shared a personal story, and on Mental Health Day, an article was released that resonates with my work on reducing pressure on kids and ensuring they don’t feel defined by achievements. A study from the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard, Indiana University, and Common Sense Media reveals that one in four American teens is battling burnout, shedding light on the intense pressures they face.
A teenage athlete and straight A student describes the pressure and stress she felt to achieve was like being in the ocean without support. She says she felt like all her parents could do was send her a lifeboat to rescue her from the waves and riptides overwhelming her as she fought to stay afloat.
Explore the effects of helicopter parenting on youth and learn strategies to support children’s growth through natural consequences. Discover the Jai Institute’s frameworks, ANCHOR and HARBOR, which highlight how to become a safe harbor for your child, fostering resilience and independence while maintaining a supportive presence without the need to micromanage your children.
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Warning labels & enforced laws impact public health.The National Safety Council, National Highway Safety Admin, says enforcement of the seatbelt law has saved numerous lives. Warnings on cigarettes & alcohol contribute to reduction of related harm.The United States Surgeon General states a need to add a warning label on social media due to association with mental health dangers for adolescents.
Emotional regulation is a buzz word among parent experts right now. Essentially, emotionally regulating oneself pertains to an individual’s capacity to refrain from immediate reactions. These skills manifest during the interval between impulse and action, as individuals evaluate their natural inclinations against their desired responses. In other words, find your own coping skill such as taking a deep breath or walk away before reacting to your child’s big emotion. If a parent can be grounded themself then they can be calm for their child. When calmness prevails between parent and child during a tough moment, a teaching moment can result and less angst is present between both. A phrase I learned from Jai Institute of Parenting certification program is, “Anchor yourself so you can be a safe harbor for your child.”
Tackling Mental Illness Head on Is Healthy & Brave.
Here is a great article in the local news-Pleasanton Weekly as well as the Livermore Vine. Pleasanton Weekly journalist Christian Trujano, stopped by Vintage Hills Elementary while I was implementing session 2 of Flex-ABLE Minds mental health program for 5th graders. Take a look to see what it is all about.
We have all heard about helicopter parents. We have all seen them in action. We even may “helicopter” ourselves sometimes. Research shows that this style of parenting leads to kids being more fearful, anxious, dependent and self-conscious.
I found a parenting term that refers to a much healthier and more likable kind of parenting, “Lighthouse parenting,” by Alexandra, Founder of Big Life Journal.
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