05/07/2026
Weāre finally beginning to hear more and more about mental health in adults, but it still seems rare that we hear about it in regard to our children.
The largest battle certainly does begin in our mind.
Each person is truly unique. How we process, analyze, and respond to experiences is very different from one another.
Whether itās a physical experience, a verbal experience, encountering something ourselves, or witnessing something happen to someone else ā the impact can be great.
We have no way of fully knowing how someone may be shaped by the events that occur in life ā the good, the difficult, and everything somewhere in between.
Our children are our future generation.
They are important. They are not ājustā children.
To the cycle breakers, and to those realizing the impact that care, nurture, and intentional connection have on our children ā we are grateful.
Letās be more open, more honest, and more intentional with our children. They understand and can process far more than we often think. They are intelligent beings who deserve to be treated as such.
Their mental health matters.
Weāve all been through school. Weāve all had encounters with peers ā both good and bad ā and we know how deeply those experiences can shape us.
The relationships we have, or the ones we longed for but never had, can impact how we think, how we understand, and how we view ourselves and the world around us. Even small conversations can create big waves.
Having a relationship with our children, paying attention to their behaviors and concerns, and taking interest in who they are ā not just as our child, but as the person they were created to be ā is so important.
Modeling self-care in a way that creates a well-rounded, mentally healthy individual is crucial.
We are all learning.We are all growing.And one of lifeās greatest gifts is getting to bring our kids along for the ride.
As weāve often heard, we learn by modeling, not simply by words. We can say one thing and demonstrate another ā and what we demonstrate will always carry greater weight than the words weāve spoken.
Be sure to check in with your kids.Check in with their friends.Cultivate an environment that is uplifting, positive, and open to conversation, regardless of age.
We all want to be loved and accepted.We all need to be heard.
Letās normalize processing both the good and the difficult aspects of life together ā no matter the age
