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The Impact of Positive Relationships on Mental Health and Well-being
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Human beings are social creatures. Unlike some other species of animals, we have close-knit family structures, we rely on the emotional support of our friends, and we spend much of our lives collaborating with other people to achieve larger goals.
It is only logical that the quality of our relationships plays an important role in determining the quality of our mental health and well-being.
Relationship-Building Conversations Between Parents and Their Child
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As children grow and develop their minds change. The path from childhood to adulthood can be a long and difficult journey, and it is one that many children and teens cannot make without help from their parents or adult caretakers.
Maintaining a healthy relationship with your child throughout each phase of their development will help ensure that they become healthy, capable adults who can look after themselves and positively contribute to the world around them.
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Playdates: Benefits for Child and Parent
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Playdates are one of the most important parts of early childhood development. Not just for children, but for parents too!
Playdates and social gatherings for young children help them interact with peers their own age, teaching them valuable communication, cooperation, and social skills that cannot be taught in a classroom. Beyond that, it allows parents to connect with other parents.
Managing Stress in Relationships During Times of Transition
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Stress is common in relationships. This is true whether that relationship is professional, friendly, romantic, or even familial. Relationships come with responsibilities and duties that sometimes conflict. When these conflicts of wants and needs arise, they can create stress that can impact our life. This is especially true with family relationships during times of transition.
What to Do When You and Your Child Disagree
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Disagreements are a natural part of life. However, when you and your child disagree it can often be a frustrating experience.
We want what is best for our children, and sometimes we make parenting decisions that make our children angry or unhappy. This can cause tension in our relationships with our children and can even lead us to feel as if we have made a mistake.