How parents can help their depressed child
HI MY FRIENDS, WELCOME AGAIN
IN MY PREVIOUS POST I HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT "TOP 10 CAUSES OF TEENAGE DEPRESSION" IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET, THEN YOU CAN HAVE A LOOK OF THAT. IT WAS REALLY INTERESTING.
IF SOMEONE WILL ASK,"WHO CAN BOOST A CHILD WHEN SHE IS DEPRESSED?" THEN FOR THE MOST PART, THE ANSWER WILL BE,"PARENTS". PARENTS ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO ARE ALWAYS CONSIDERED AS THE BEST FRIEND OF A CHILD, SINCE THEY USE TO STICK UP FOR THEIR CHILD AT ANY ESTATE OF THEIR LIFE. CONSEQUENTLY, A CHILD NEEDS THEIR PARENTS MOST WHEN THEY ARE DEPRESSED. NO ONE CAN BOLSTER THEM MORE THAN THEIR PARENTS. THAT'S WHY TODAY I AM HERE WITH THIS POST. IN TODAY'S POST, I WILL BE WRITING ABOUT TOP 10 WAYS BY USING THAT PARENTS CAN SUPPORT AND HELP THEIR DEPRESSED CHILD.
SO IF YOU'RE BEING INTERESTED THAN CONTINUE READING TO THE LAST.
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TOP 10 STRATEGIES BY USING THEM PARENTS CAN HELP THEIR DEPRESSED CHILD
1.TALK TO THEM AND LISTEN THEIR WORDS CAREFULLY:
A child can face up different issues in inside or outside their house. They can have different problems with their friends, study and others. For the most past, they prefer not to share all these with anyone else and even with parents. Because, they can be feeling insecure or they're not having anyone to share their feelings with. As a parent, you will have to be trustworthy to your child. So that, he will feel free to share anything with you. They can have some secrets. Make sure that you're not sharing them with others. Listening to their words is also pivotal. Sometimes, a child doesn't prefer to share anything with others, since they know that others are not having time to listen to them. So, you must listen every word of your child attentively.
2. GIVE THEM TIME:
Giving time to a child is comprehensively necessary, specially when he is depressed. In this up to date generation where every child is being immersed in social media almost everyday, at this moment if you won't give your child time, then he can be a stubborn just like other children. Spend a quality time with them. Give them approximately 1-2 hour each day. Don't use social media and get your child away from social media at this time duration. Rub your elbows with them or watch a movie together or make a special dish. It will make them sunshiny and will help them to have a friendship with you.
3. EMPHASIZE THEM:
Not only a child, anyone won't share their feelings with others when they know that the other person won't feel them. When your child used to elucidate their sadness or feelings to you, sometimes it can be feeling a little bit unsophisticated, however they are also having feelings. I know a reams of parents used to tease their child's feeling by using the harsh words like,"Stop crying, your life is perfect","You're having whatever you have wanted in your life", "You're only acting and trying to get other's attention", "You're still so little to have misery", "You're not pragmatic at all" and many more. Don't say them like that. It's really heartbreaking. The world is being complicated for the child and teenagers day by day. Everyone is having their own sadness. Everyone is having their own feeling to say. Just understand that. Otherwise they can drift apart with you.
4.ENCOURAGE THEIR PASSION:
Every person is having their own ambition for their future life. Everyone is being persistent about something of their own. Try to encourage them. It will help them to be more productive. They will get the inspiration and energy to do something new and explore the world.
5. BE STUFFY WITH THEM WHEN THEY MAKE MISTAKE:
I know there are a tones of parents are being in the world who used to be arrogant with their child for their little mistake. It's not fair at all. It's an age for failing and learning. When anyone tries something, they can go to the drain sometimes. If you will be insolent with them at the moment, then they will be afraid of making mistakes and will never try to do something new anymore. On the other hand, at this estate, if you will be suave with them and will rectify their mistakes politely, then they will be motivated and will find you friendly.
6. DON'T COMPARE THEM WITH OTHERS:
Comparing own child with others has become a commonplace nowadays. There are an ample of parents are being in the world who used to compare their child with others, specially with the child of any neighbor, relative or friend. The parents used to assume that, maybe their child will be more encouraged by feeling the competition with others. But, in reality it's apparently affecting their mindset greatly. So, don't compare your child with others and try to feel the goods in their daily good works.
7. STOP HAVING OVER EXPECTATIONS:
You can always expect something good from your child. But, over expectation can be feeling as a pressure to them sometimes. Let me give you some differences between expectation and over expectation:
Normal expectation:
- You should have a good result.
- Having co-curricular activity is better.
- I will be walking on the cloud if you'll bring good results for us.
Over expectation:
- You must stand first in the examination.
- You must stand first in the sport or cultural program.
- You must keep our prestige by having a good mark in every subject. Otherwise, you'll see the worst version of me.
I feel, you've already realized that having over expectation is never good.
8.DON'T FIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR CHILD:
It is the thing that I should have told probably at the first. One of the most toxic thing that is being done by approximately every parents unintentionally. A child learns everything from their parents. Maybe, today you're fighting with each other in front of your child, only after some years when they will start having the same attitude with others in real life or maybe when he will be using all the bad words that he has seen you to use in the mean time of quarreling with each other, then if you'll ask him,"FROM WHERE YOU HAVE LEARNT THIS?" the answer can be possibly,"I HAVE LEARNT IT FROM YOU MY PARENTS."
9.DON'T DO GENDER DIFFERENCE:
There are a massive amount of parents in the world who used to do gender difference. Specially, in the south asian countries, the parents used to disdain their daughter and love their son more than anything. It's an injustice. Don't do like that. They can also give you cold shoulder after growing up. There is no difference between a girl and a boy. If you are a narrow minded person and always used to have a gender difference and now you're asking yourself the question,"WHY I SHOULD LOVE A GIRL CHILD LIKE A BOY CHILD" then I am having the answer. You shouldn't do any gender difference because,"IF YOU WILL BE GIVING THE SAME LOVE TO A GIRL CHILD LIKE A BOY CHILD, THEN THEY WILL GIVE YOU SOMETHING LIKE THAT. I MEAN BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATION."
10. TAKE CARE OF THE HEALTH OF YOUR CHILD:
Looking after the health of a child is really crucial. "HEALTH IS WEALTH". If the physical condition of your child is going to be good, then chances are, he is also going to be mentally fit. When you're thinking of looking after your child's health, you should be cautious about different things. Such as:
- Insisting on having a sound sleep: Having a sound sleep is cornerstone for the both children and grown-ups. A child needs to have minimum 6-8 hours of sleeping everyday. Lack of sleep can cause some critical mental malady as well as creating some risky disease in physical health. In this up to date generation, the children and teenagers often used to have a full plate with their study. It's your responsibility to care about his health as a parent.
- Insisting on having regular exercise: The benifits of having regular exercise is numerous and uncountable. It can reduce the risk of having a heart attack and high blood pressure as well as managing weight. Moreover, exercise can also give a fresh mind. So, doing exercise in a regular basis is something that the doctor prescribed for getting out of depression.
- Insisting on having a balanced diet: In this modern world, testily the children and teenagers are being crazy about eating unhealthy fast foods more than eating green vegetables. As a parent, apparently it's your responsibility to maintain a balanced diet in the mean time of making the food chart for your child.
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ReplyDeleteMom I am very glad.yes you should always think such way..This is the right way you go.Go ahead. May Allah bless you.
This is so, so helpful and a guide I wish my parents had for me growing up. I think more parents need to take this advice on board.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, it's so important to keep the lines of communication with our children open especially when they are feeling vulnerable like this. Empathy is everything.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your sound insight! Despite efforts to end stigma and misunderstanding surrounding depression and mental health challenges in general - so many still suffer in silience. We need to discuss this topic more and as the parent of a teen, I gleaned ways that I can improve my response to things.
ReplyDeleteI think this is such a lovely post, teenagers are quite sensitive and when they make mistakes, they tend to blame themselves. Parents having high expectations as if they have never failed before is unrealistic, as you said! All parents should read this post.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great piece, very informative and helpful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI believe that time heals everything. Sometimes giving our kids time is all what they need.
ReplyDeleteDepression is a difficult thing to deal with as a parent. But thank you for these helpful tips. i think truly listening and just being there with them is really helpful
ReplyDeleteif there's one thing important I learned from my parents, it's to not fight in front of the kids. It does not do anything good to them
ReplyDeleteThese are all great tips! It is so important openly communicate with children, especially when they are struggling. Empathy is super important as well.
ReplyDeleteIf you feel depressed, alone, or are having a problem you can't solve, you need to reach out for help and support. Parents should always be there to support. Sadly, there are some who neglect their child's mental health. Great article! surely this will help those who are seeking answers.
ReplyDeleteMaking certain that your child never ever feels alone is my most important things that you can do. We also need to recognize when they are in pain.
ReplyDeleteWow, I don't have children and would never have even considered how to deal with a depressed child. Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips. Mental health in kids is so important.
ReplyDeleteMental health very important for people of all age groups. Thanks for the tips
ReplyDeleteLovely! The softness and empathy will go a very long way with a child that's so sad aka depressed! I am so sharing your guide! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteSuch an important topic and one that a lot of people really wouldn't know how to handle. Thank you for such an informative article.
ReplyDeleteI always make sure I'm there for my kids when they need it. They know they can come to me for anything!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest went through this in 2020. Not being able to go to school was hard.
ReplyDeleteI've never had to deal with this situation, but I can't imagine a child being depressed. Great topic to learn from.
ReplyDeleteYou've offered some great strategies here for dealing with depression in children. I definitely think it's important to let go of any expectations.
ReplyDeleteI have learned a lot in this article, great ways and guidelines to help a parents to handle their kids in a difficult situation.
ReplyDeleteI have learned a lot in this article, great ways and guidelines to help a parents to handle their kids in a difficult situation.
ReplyDeleteThese are definitely very useful tips and parenting advice that can help any parent to grow better his or her child.
ReplyDeleteEncouraging their passion is definitely a great help. These are all great tips
ReplyDeleteBeing there with your kids is enough. Supporting them and being there when they need us
ReplyDeleteThis is such an important topic. Dealing with depression can be really hard. My kids always know they can come to me and talk about anything. It's sad to know how common depression is too.
ReplyDeleteI've learned that talking might be overrated! ha! When I participated in a creative activity with my kids, that's when they would really show what they were going through.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really helpful post. Talking is something you need to let them try to do. Also listening to them without interrupting is equally important. They need to feel like they have support.
ReplyDeleteThese are really good suggestions for anyone with a child that is depressed. It helps for them to know they have someone to talk to.
ReplyDeleteThese are good points, as teenagers can be prone to depression and it is important to address their needs.
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