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Self Care Tips For Kids What Can Help Them Become Better, Healthier Individuals

Jul 28, 2021 | Wellness | 0 Comments | 230

“Put on your oxygen mask before helping others”. We’ve all heard this several times. Self care tips has shot to prominence with a lot of people and organisations recognizing the need for it. It’s also important for kids to be taught self-care for their general health and well-being.

Children must be taught that it’s just as important to be kind to yourself as it is to be kind to others.

To make kids independent and well-rounded, teach them to take self-care into their own hands, especially for the older ones who are approaching their teens. If they understand the concept of self-care, kids will be happy to explore what they enjoy by themselves, instead of it being imposed on them. In the long run, self-care activities also help with self-esteem for kids.

Here are some tips and ideas for how to practice self-care with kids.

1. Screen Time Limit

If kids resist setting a time limit initially (which they are likely to!), make this a non-negotiable rule. Extended screen time is known to have adverse effects on kids. As they get older it may get difficult to regulate screen time, but if kids are taught to limit their screen time from a young age, there are more likely chances of them making a conscious effort to do so as adults. Try out an app like Screen Time on devices to monitor your screen time.

2. Reading

Taking time out to read is a great way to practise self-care! Switching off from the demands of online life allows kids to rest themselves, and have a great deal of fun jumping into a novel! For younger kids, reading along with them is a superb activity to try out.

3. Dance It Out

Dancing is known to release a large quantity of endorphins, more than other forms of physical activity. It’s a high energy, super fun activity that kids can do anywhere – whether they are indoors or running around outside! Combining movement, dance, exercise, and happiness, encourage the kids to take the floor! You can try something like this crazy fun dance video from Go With Yoyo.

4. Share Feelings

Communicate, communicate, and then communicate some more! Being able to talk openly about what they’re feeling and going through is a big plus and goes a long way in the emotional wellbeing of children. Establish an environment at home where kids feel comfortable to be candid about their emotions, which is important especially as they get older and may become more reserved.

5. Journaling

Journaling helps kids make sense of the world around them, process emotions, and channel negative thoughts. Writing from an early age makes kids more thoughtful and analytical.  For kids who are not sure what to write about, prompts can be helpful. We love Mirada’s Blue Owl notebook to make journaling colourful and fun!

Disclaimer: These are general suggestions that have worked for others. Please consult a mental health practitioner or professional before taking any action mentioned in this article, and for any questions and concerns.

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