One of the key factors in determining levels of personal happiness and success stems from healthy self-esteem. With support structures within the family often crumbling due to hectic lifestyles and busy schedules, it can become hard to instill strong personal values in our children. In addition, pressures from the media – which promote ideals of beauty and status symbols –are hard (if not impossible) to live up to and attain.
It would be much easier if the endless drive of competition stressed other qualities such as being well-educated or competitive, but the reality today is that superficial values have taken precedence over other more important issues, and children are exposed to that from the moment they start developing their personalities at a very young age.
Depending on the nature of the child, there are a number of things parents can do to promote healthy self-esteem. Probably the most important factor is teaching children from a young age to value their individuality more than anything else. This will enable them to understand that it is ok, and mostly desirable, to make their own choices and decisions based on their own principles to avoid succumbing to peer pressure.
Young girls are much more susceptible to the pressures of today’s society. With hundreds of ads promoting unattainable beauty ideals, many girls feel pressure to be thin and sexy. Girls who do not learn to manage this pressure are vulnerable to resort to extreme behaviors such as not eating, which can develop into potentially deadly eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia. Disorders such as self-mutilation stem from insecurity and lack of self-esteem, and can have severe consequences for an individual’s physical and mental well-being.
A parent’s role in supporting a child to develop a healthy self image and high self-esteem cannot be stressed enough. Children should be praised for their accomplishments (even the smallest ones), and encouraged to learn from their errors, instead of making them feel inadequate or like they failed. Little things, like telling them how unique and special they are and praising their talents, can significantly help a child trust their abilities and provide the motivation to work hard to succeed in any task.
Natural remedies can also help your child’s development of self-esteem. For children with learning or mood disorders, feeling different from other children can significantly affect the development of healthy self-esteem. Overweight children are also prone to feel ostracized from their peers. Thankfully, nature provides us with safe and side effect-free remedies that can aid your child (and you) in achieving balance. With the help of natural remedies and support from you, your child can successfully navigate the challenges and joys of growing up and develop in to happy, resilient adults.
Here are some tips for parents to promote self-love in their children:
Help them realize they do have control
Help your child understand that he is in control of his life. Regardless of religious beliefs, children should be helped to understand and develop a healthy sense of being the driver of his or her own life. Helping them understand that each act has a consequence can promote this idea, which is empowering and extremely helpful in developing a sense of purpose.
Instill a sense of belonging and acceptance
This begins primarily in the home. Children who feel valued and appreciated at home are likely to see the world as a friendly place. They are also more likely to participate in competitive sports and extracurricular activities because they can relate to a feeling of “belonging” in almost any group or team activity.
Praise efforts in any endeavor
Encourage your child to try their best in everything they do. Also, when a mistake is made, make your child reflect on what the consequences were and what he could’ve done differently to avoid them. Mistakes should be a learning experience. Children should be aware that we are human and it is normal to occasionally stumble. What we do after and the lessons we learn are how we see the positive message to be learned.
Encourage your child to participate in sports or extracurricular activities
Team sports are a great way for children to develop within the frame of a team. Learning to interact and compete among peers gives them valuable tools for the future. If your child is more of a loner type, encourage him or her to develop a hobby. Hobbies give them a reason to explore enjoyed activities, while also giving children the opportunity to develop a passion.
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How family interaction can affect your child!
During childhood, we develop both physically and mentally to prepare ourselves for the challenges of adulthood. The skills we learn during games and interactions with others have a profound effect on our individuality.
When a child suffers from symptoms of depression and anxiety, many of those activities can be severely disrupted-- and cognitive development can greatly suffer as a result.
It is estimated that 1 in 10 children suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Anxiety disorders are diagnosed in just as many boys as girls, and can affect children even in the stages of infancy. It is devastating to see a child suffer from symptoms of depression, and extreme care must be taken to appropriately address the often painful symptoms.
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MindSoothe Jr.™ supports balanced mood and emotional health in children
Learn more about Mindsoothe Jr.
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Parents and siblings of a depressed child may feel guilty and helpless, but it is important to remain positive and focus on the small things that can make a big difference in the depressed individual's outlook.
Similar to identifying anxiety disorders and depression in adults, diagnosing children is not a simple task, either. Different evaluations will be performed and a treatment plan will be recommended based on a thorough examination by the child's physician.
Variations in a child's behavior that seem to have no apparent cause should be carefully evaluated, as well. Sadness that results from a loss -death of a loved one, changing schools, moving - or sadness that lasts more than a few weeks should be considered possible depression and checked out.
Other anxiety disorders in children can cause more severe symptoms. In the case of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), mood swings will be intense and abrupt with alternating periods of hyperactivity, sadness, explosive tantrums and rages. Sometimes the symptoms of bipolar disorder overlap or are mistaken with attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder.
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Triple Complex Nerve Tonic™ supports brain and nervous system health to reduce common nervous tension and balance mood
Learn more about Triple Complex Nerve Tonic
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Unfortunately, anxiety disorders and depression are complex illnesses, and there is no specific test to definitively identify a single cause. Risk factors that could predispose a child to depression include a family history of mental illness and loss of a parent at a young age due to death, abandonment or divorce. However, symptoms have also been observed in infants before some of these factors come into play, so it is believed some forms of depression in children are related to chemical imbalances-- although depression can result as a combination of factors, as well.
Some symptoms of an anxiety disorder can be easily noticed by a parent, sibling, or teacher. They can resemble symptoms of adult depression and may include:
Prolonged sadness and irritability
Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness
loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Appetite changes
Irregular sleep patterns
Difficulty concentrating
Anger
Headaches and stomachaches or other unexplained physical pains
Fluctuations in activity and energy levels (the child either becomes more lethargic or more hyperactive)
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
Parents should be aware that a healthy diet provides the groundwork for both physical and mental health for the entire family. Natural remedies combined with a healthy lifestyle can greatly support balanced mood and well-being. Overall health is especially supported through a balanced diet, with plenty of fruits, vegetables and lean meats.
Regular exercise -preferably outdoors- will enhance blood circulation and the delivery of fresh oxygen to the brain and major organs to help maintain systemic balance. Also, when possible, try to practice a group activity or sport that includes the entire family. This strengthens bonds and helps the entire family group feel supported and positive to conquer the challenges lying ahead.
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"My 9-year-old ... forgets EVERYTHING you tell him. There is a big difference since he has been taking the Triple Complex Brain Tonic - the other day he even reminded me about a school meeting. It is such a relief to find something that works..." - Sandra G.
"[With PureCalm] I sleep better, I can handle everyday stress better, I'm not nearly as irritable, and I feel better about myself, and for the first time in years feel genuine peace of mind. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." - Kim, Washington, DC, USA
"Thank you, thank you, and thank you! The pills are so tiny and easy to take, he gobbles them down without a fuss-- my son calls them his "focus vitamins". I am really looking forward to him returning to school next month and seeing if his interaction and focus in the classroom is that much better." - C.M., MA, USA
When a child suffers from symptoms of depression and anxiety, many of those activities can be severely disrupted-- and cognitive development can greatly suffer as a result.
It is estimated that 1 in 10 children suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Anxiety disorders are diagnosed in just as many boys as girls, and can affect children even in the stages of infancy. It is devastating to see a child suffer from symptoms of depression, and extreme care must be taken to appropriately address the often painful symptoms.
=======================
MindSoothe Jr.™ supports balanced mood and emotional health in children
Learn more about Mindsoothe Jr.
=======================
Parents and siblings of a depressed child may feel guilty and helpless, but it is important to remain positive and focus on the small things that can make a big difference in the depressed individual's outlook.
Similar to identifying anxiety disorders and depression in adults, diagnosing children is not a simple task, either. Different evaluations will be performed and a treatment plan will be recommended based on a thorough examination by the child's physician.
Variations in a child's behavior that seem to have no apparent cause should be carefully evaluated, as well. Sadness that results from a loss -death of a loved one, changing schools, moving - or sadness that lasts more than a few weeks should be considered possible depression and checked out.
Other anxiety disorders in children can cause more severe symptoms. In the case of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), mood swings will be intense and abrupt with alternating periods of hyperactivity, sadness, explosive tantrums and rages. Sometimes the symptoms of bipolar disorder overlap or are mistaken with attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder.
=======================
Triple Complex Nerve Tonic™ supports brain and nervous system health to reduce common nervous tension and balance mood
Learn more about Triple Complex Nerve Tonic
=======================
Unfortunately, anxiety disorders and depression are complex illnesses, and there is no specific test to definitively identify a single cause. Risk factors that could predispose a child to depression include a family history of mental illness and loss of a parent at a young age due to death, abandonment or divorce. However, symptoms have also been observed in infants before some of these factors come into play, so it is believed some forms of depression in children are related to chemical imbalances-- although depression can result as a combination of factors, as well.
Some symptoms of an anxiety disorder can be easily noticed by a parent, sibling, or teacher. They can resemble symptoms of adult depression and may include:
Prolonged sadness and irritability
Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness
loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Appetite changes
Irregular sleep patterns
Difficulty concentrating
Anger
Headaches and stomachaches or other unexplained physical pains
Fluctuations in activity and energy levels (the child either becomes more lethargic or more hyperactive)
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
Parents should be aware that a healthy diet provides the groundwork for both physical and mental health for the entire family. Natural remedies combined with a healthy lifestyle can greatly support balanced mood and well-being. Overall health is especially supported through a balanced diet, with plenty of fruits, vegetables and lean meats.
Regular exercise -preferably outdoors- will enhance blood circulation and the delivery of fresh oxygen to the brain and major organs to help maintain systemic balance. Also, when possible, try to practice a group activity or sport that includes the entire family. This strengthens bonds and helps the entire family group feel supported and positive to conquer the challenges lying ahead.
=======================
Related Products:
K-OK Kiddie Calmer™ - Helps reduce nervous tension, specific fears and phobias in children.
Triple Complex Nerve Tonic™ - To support brain and nervous system health to support balanced mood
Tula Tantrum Tamer™ - Helps reduce tantrums, soothe fiery tempers and reduce frustration in young children.
Mom's Magic Trauma Sprinkles™ - Promotes comfort in children with distress due to shock, trauma and general upset.
MindSoothe Jr. ™ - Support balanced mood and stability in children.
KiddieCool™ - Soothes irritability and restlessness, and promotes the effectiveness of child's natural cooling methods.
PureCalm™ - Aids nervous system in stress resistance for balanced moods and feelings of well-being.
BrightSpark™ - Support concentration, sharpen mental focus, and promote calmness.
Focus Formula™ - Support concentration, memory and ability to focus attention without distraction.
Brain Tonic™ - Supports brain health and maintains healthy concentration, memory and balanced mood in all ages.
StudyPlus™ - Supports brain health, healthy concentration, mental alertness and memory function.
A+ TestCalmer™ - Supports calmness and confidence in children and teenagers prone to test nerves.
=======================
Testimonials:
"My 9-year-old ... forgets EVERYTHING you tell him. There is a big difference since he has been taking the Triple Complex Brain Tonic - the other day he even reminded me about a school meeting. It is such a relief to find something that works..." - Sandra G.
"[With PureCalm] I sleep better, I can handle everyday stress better, I'm not nearly as irritable, and I feel better about myself, and for the first time in years feel genuine peace of mind. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." - Kim, Washington, DC, USA
"Thank you, thank you, and thank you! The pills are so tiny and easy to take, he gobbles them down without a fuss-- my son calls them his "focus vitamins". I am really looking forward to him returning to school next month and seeing if his interaction and focus in the classroom is that much better." - C.M., MA, USA
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