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Remember to connect with each other this #childrenmentalhealthweek Today’s lifestyle is focused on electronic connections. The amount of screen time has exploded along with the information age. Studies show that teens spend approximately nine hours a day in front of screens. Kids aged 8-12 get about six hours of screen time each day, creating a society that is being raised in a digital environment. Why not try some habits that promote connection with your child. 💙Less technology. Your child will remember if you gave your full attention or just listened with half an ear. Dropping everything else when you interact with your child demonstrates how important he/she is to you; much more important than a phone call or email from work. 💙One-on-one time. Every day, schedule 10-15 minutes with each child. Play a game, talk, or go for a walk. Don’t structure the time, let it be a personal time to connect. 💙Slow down. Every interaction is important, demonstrate that you’re listening and that you care. 💙No ritual is better for providing regular connection than a bedtime routine. Reading and talking about their day, gives your children a sense of belonging and security. Don’t rush through it. When you connect with your children every day and in a number of ways, you’ll gain benefits too. The relationship you build will establish positive returns. When your kids become teenagers, they’ll be able to trust your guidance and will actually want to follow it. #support #hereforyou #charity #familysupport #heretolisten #advice #community #broxbourne #hertfordshire #yourvoicematters #childrensmentalhealthweek

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