Mental health is not only important for our lives as adults but also for our kiddos. There is unfortunately still a stigma against seeking and receiving help that can improve one's mental health. God cares not just about our physical needs but about our mental needs, too. Grab a pen, notebook, and your favorite beverage as we unpack some myths and tools we can use to better support our kiddos' mental health journey.
Children oftentimes get a bad wrap. We tell them they've got ‘the easy life’ and how many of us adults would love to switch places with them. The problem, however, is that children go through tough times, too. However, many don't take their issues seriously.
Last week, we shared how important it is to take care of yourself physically and mentally. It's also equally important that our kiddos learn to take care of their physical and mental health, too.
In this episode, we chat about:
Quotes
"When we show a lack of concern for the things that matter to them, it’s easier for them to believe the lies Satan whispers." - JaQuette Gilbert
"If you're constantly hearing, "toughen up" but you're not told what "toughen up" means, a lot could get lost in translation. You can end up having a kid suffer by developing faulty beliefs." - JaQuette Gilbert
Bible References
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. - Proverbs 22:6
"but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30
“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." - Philippians 4:8
Resources
Song - If It Had Not Been for the Lord on My Side
Season 1 Episode 1 - Calling Out Our Kiddos in Love
Season 4 Episode 6 - 5 Life-Changing Prayer Principles
Joyce Meyer’s The Battlefield of the Mind
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