This is a tricky one, but worth sharing in a world that is stressing out our kids. The idea is that there are action-oriented behaviors we can encourage – like planting a garden if they’re concerned about climate change – that can help them feel less anxious about their worries. And it all starts with just checking in with them to see how they’re feeling. Always a good thing, yeah?
Positive Parenting: The Toll of Emotional Inflammation – 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
From endless news alerts to what they hear at school; today’s kids are growing up in a world filled with constant uncertainty. More than 70% of teens say climate change affects their mental health, and nearly half of young people globally report feeling sad, anxious, or powerless about the future. That growing stress has a name: It’s called climate anxiety or emotional inflammation.
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