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November 20, 2018

Tips for parents before you call me as a mental health professional

Not professional advice/just recommendations to try before you set up a mental health appointment with me for your child…

  • Eliminate the excessive use of :
    • TV
    • small tablets/electronics
  • Tidy up and get rid of clutter
  • Avoid yelling, talking loudly or excessive chatter
  • Open windows (when it’s nice out) and get outside
  • Plant a garden and go to Farmer’s Markets
  • Buy natural cleaning supplies or make your own with vinegar and essential oils
  • Filter your water
  • Get an air purifier, buy Epsom salts and use it in their baths
  • Eat meals together
  • Incorporate herbals such as chamomile, rose, echinacea, nettles, and oat straw
  • Make vegetables and fruits the mainstay of your family’s diet
  • Eat organic, and grass-fed meats (Eliminate fast food)
  • Decrease/eliminate added sugar from cooking
  • Avoid boxed foods
  • Have your kids help with meal planning, shopping, and cooking
  • Worry less about grades and more about who is teaching your child
  • Get involved in their school…But cut them slack and don’t hover…
  • Get to know your their friends
  • Practice self-care
  • Lead by example
  • Don’t smoke in your home or car
  • Avoid addictive behaviors
  • Allow your child to make mistakes/allow them to fail
  • Laugh more
  • Develop a spiritual practice and follow it regularly
  • Set up a routine for the family and stick to it
  • Have a spot for everything in the house
  • Be consistent
  • Volunteer as a family to cultivate gratitude
  • Be open and honest w/them
  • Talk to them about your (and their!)  family history
  • Consider decreasing (or eliminating) gluten and dairy for 6 months to see if this results in any positive behavioral changes (Do this as a family!)
  • Forgive yourself if you make mistakes. (Try one suggestion at a time!)
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