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Mind Matters: What To Ask Your Kid Instead Of ‘How Was School?’

Dr Ranila Ishani Sirisinghe, Licensed Counsellor, Thrive Well | Ira, Parent

15-Aug-23 16:00

Mind Matters: What To Ask Your Kid Instead Of ‘How Was School?’

There’s never been a more complex time to be a parent. While parents have more resources than ever at their disposal, they are also plagued by greater demands, higher expectations, and more anxieties over their children’s well-being. But one thing has not changed: parents still struggle to understand and communicate with their children. On this episode of Mind Matters, we’ll take a look at why children may find it difficult to talk about their emotions, and how parents can support them. 


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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  wellness,  Family/Parenting

Tags:  mental health,  children,  adolescent,  depression,  peer pressure,  communication,  mindmatters, 


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