{"id":1955,"date":"2021-12-06T11:15:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T03:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epworth.sg\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2021-12-06T11:15:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T03:15:31","slug":"parenting-for-a-childs-mental-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epworth.sg\/?p=1955","title":{"rendered":"Parenting For A Child&#8217;s Mental Well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Adapted from &#8220;Parenting For Your Child&#8217;s Mental Well-Being&#8221; workshop by <strong>Tan Khye Suan<\/strong>, Executive Director of Epworth Community Services<\/p>\n<p>Just like physical health, mental health is important no matter the stage of life. For parents, supporting and walking alongside children as they go through life is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Here, we provide some insights on factors that can impact a child\u2019s mental well-being, possible signs of mental health issues, and what parents can do to promote better mental well-being in their children.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Factors that can Impact a Child\u2019s Mental Well-Being&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:center|line_height:1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>CHALLENGES AT HOME\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Parent-Child Relationships<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The communication style matters. What is the volume, tone, choice of words, and body language?<\/li>\n<li>The discipline method matters. Does the child get punished immediately, are their mistakes dismissed, or are they guided to identify their wrongdoings and consequences of their actions<\/li>\n<li>Parents\u2019 support and guidance matters. 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