Session 1 – Tools to Support Your Child’s Mental Health

The session focuses on providing essential tools and resources for parents to support their child’s mental health. It emphasizes the importance of human connection as a protective factor, offers access to free, on-demand mental health resources through ParentGuidance.org, and highlights the value of open communication within families.

The session also addresses the impact of social media on youth, offering strategies to establish healthy technology boundaries. Additionally, practical calming techniques and the concept of parental warmth are introduced as effective ways to enhance a child’s emotional well-being and resilience, creating a nurturing environment for their development.