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In this Coronavirus pandemic there are concerns about the negative impact of physical isolation is having on children\u2019s learning, but we should also be concerned about their mental health. Teachers<\/a> and health professionals report that the strain of physical isolation is starting to show for many children and young people. Any anxiety and fear they experience is heightened by isolation from friends, lack of access to their usual sports and leisure activities and a lack of certainty about the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this #Covid-19 challenging times kids\u2019 mental health needs to be a high priority. The following plan laid out by the experts at Parenting Ideas will show you how to lay a solid foundation for good mental health, and outline key behaviors that will help build the resilience and psychological strength that kids need in these difficult times.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Build good health<\/span><\/p>\n

A healthy diet, plenty of exercise and good sleep patterns are basic to good physical and mental health. Get the foundations right and you establish optimum conditions for your child to flourish even in difficult circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat a healthy diet<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u2018healthy body, healthy mind\u2019 mantra that we grew up with needs to be updated to \u2018healthy gut, healthy brain\u2019. Recent research has revealed the links between a child\u2019s gut health and good mental health. Kids who experience anxiety and depression typically have imbalances that can be rectified with good gut health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthy eating includes eating real rather than processed foods, consuming small and regular meals, starting each day with protein and complex carbs, drinking plenty of water and keeping kids away from caffeinated drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do plenty of exercise<\/span><\/p>\n

Exercise not only promotes good mental health. It\u2019s also a tool that kids can use to manage their mental states. Exercise and movement send endorphins through their bodies improving mood and relieving tension and stress. Exercise and movement relaxes the muscles and reduces feelings of anxiety that build up over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exercise includes starting the day with some movement, taking regular movement and game breaks, finishing the school day with movement that gets their limbs moving and hearts pumping.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maintain good sleep<\/span><\/p>\n

The benefits of good sleep patterns are immense and far-reaching, impacting kids\u2019 learning, memory and emotional stability. Sleep restores the brain to optimum conditions and rejuvenates the body, allowing hormone levels elevated during the day to return to normal. Consequently, sleep-deprived kids experience greater anxiety doing routine tasks and have a propensity for pessimistic thinking, which is associated with anxiety and depression.<\/span><\/p>\n

Good sleep patterns includes finding an optimum bedtime; creating a regular, relaxing routine, eating and exercising at the right time, creating a sleep sanctuary and getting up at regular times each day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maintain social connection<\/span><\/p>\n

As social beings we long for connection to others and a sense of belonging to groups. While time alone can be restorative, sharing experiences, thoughts and stories with others is absolutely essential to your child\u2019s happiness and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Social connection includes one-on-one time with family members and other loved ones, having shared family experiences to confirm a sense of belonging, having shared time and experiences with peers from school<\/a> and the neighborhood, and a connection with the broader community through shared experience, cause or goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spend time in nature<\/span><\/p>\n

Recent studies highlight what we already knew \u2013 that time spent in natural environments benefits our happiness, our sense of wellbeing and reduces stress and tension. The rejuvenating benefits of time spent in the bush or by the sea may be difficult to acquire during times of physical isolation but walks to the park, spending time under a favorite tree or even bringing some green shrubs inside have proven to be just as beneficial to children\u2019s mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n

By laying a foundation for good general health and then working at maintaining the pillars of mental health and teaching kids the protective mental health behaviors you provide them with a solid framework for maintenance of good mental health that they can take into adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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