May is #mentalhealthawarenessmonth and this week is #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Many kids and teens are struggling with mental health challenges. Changing routines, social media, difficult news, and problems in school or with their peers can impact a child's mental health. 😔

Parents and caregivers play important roles in helping children develop coping skills and connect them with the right support.👇 Check out this guide for tips on how to help your kids through tough times.

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Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child

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​​​Anxiety and depression are on the rise in kids as young as 3 years old. Today, children and teens are dealing with stressors that most parents never imagined. It has become even more importa...

Playing outside is beneficial for children of all ages as it improves health and development and helps them connect with nature. Here are ideas to encourage your kids to make the most of their outdoor play! 🍁

"The wonders of the outdoors can inspire new ideas. Trees and bushes can become hideouts, rock walls can become mountains for favorite figurines, while flowers can become jungles for toy animals. Let children draw make-believe worlds on the sidewalk in chalk, or creative obstacle courses to run! If your children tell you they don't know what to play, then think up something you played as a child."

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Playing Outside: Why It’s Important for Kids

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​No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is good for kids. There is scientific evidence that playing outside improves health, and children of all ages love it. Even as the COVID-19 pandem...

When your child reaches toddler age, they might start sitting in a W-position. Children might find this position comfortable for playing, but sitting in that position all the time can be a sign of motor-related issues. 👶

It's beneficial for toddlers to sit in various positions. Check out this guide for information about the W-position and how to encourage other sitting styles. 👇

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Pathways.org | W-Sitting in Children: What Parents Should Know

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Learn why children W-sit and what frequent W-sitting could be a sign of. See alternate sitting positions you can encourage your child to do.