In today’s world pre school kids are extremely sensitive to their surroundings. Their mental health matters just as much as their physical health ,and it’s time are gave it the proper attentions.
Why mental health starts early
Pre school age is 2-5 years. In this time development of brain is very fast. Kids are learning how to express their emotions, building good relationship, and understand their environment and nature. A supporting environment during this stage lays the foundation for life long emotional strength. There are different solutions in mental health they are, positive social interactions, emotional safety, emotional expression and problem solving.
Difficulties in today’s world
In modern life shows different pressure that can affect preschoolers kids. There are
1 . Busy family schedules : Less quality time with caretakers.
2. Screen exposure : Over usage of mobile phone ,TV, laptop other gadgets
3. Parental stress : Kids engage the emotional climate at home
4. Limited outdoor play : Our environment is the best for mental well being
How to support Pre school mental health
1 . Talk about their feelings
2 .Listen actively
3. play and creatively
4. social emotional growth.
5. positive calm routines like hugs, bedtime stories
Preschoolers are very small and innocent kids. Their emotional worlds are huge. So every child earn supporting space to grow, explore, and shine. So child can grow into confident, emotionally and healthy individuals. Kids grown in supportive and joyful place will be asset to society and the country.