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Journaling: A Quest for Self-Care in Kids

If you were to read a parenting book, you would be sure to find a multitude of information concerning the intricacies of raising a child. It’s easy to comprehend the basic needs of children like what food to feed them, how much sleep they should get nightly, or how much they should exercise. But what’s not so clear-cut are the precautions to take to ensure your child’s mental health needs are being met. Sure, it’s relatively apparent that children living with mental health conditions should seek professional help such as seeing a therapist or being prescribed a medication, but what’s not so obvious are the outlets we can provide our children with to engage in self-care on their own.