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The Children's Wellness SpotAuthor: The Children's Wellness Spot
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the information about kids' health and parenting out there? Are you unsure what to make of some of the conflicting ideas? Are you eager to transcend the noise and uncover reliable parenting and kids' health guidance from a specialist who goes beyond social media, friends, and neighbors? Are you seeking stress-free parenting and improved children's mental health and parenting confidence? Are you concerned about kids' nutrition, learning disabilities, respiratory diseases, technology use, and other issues? Grab a cup of coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and settle in for an uplifting conversation with Dr. Bande Virgil, also known as Dr. V, a board-certified pediatrician and parent, as she shares valuable insights on kids' health, teens' well-being, and ways to nurture your family. She will guide you through the noise, empower your parenting confidence, and provide knowledge on common illnesses and challenges children and teens face with each easy-to-follow episode.Join the Childrens Wellness Spot community, where we inspire and support you in fostering healthy habits and happiness for your entire family!The Childrens Wellness Spot Instagram: @themommydoc1Email The Childrens Wellness Spot @themommydoc1@gmail.com Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Let’s Talk: Supporting Middle School Girls Through Stress and Isolation
Episode 7
Thursday, 29 May, 2025
Send a text or commentYou want to bottle them up and send them from elementary school straight to high school graduation because let’s face it, middle and some parts of high school are really emotionally difficult for girls. May is Mental health Awareness Month, a month where we continue or begin for some, the conversations about the importance of caring for our mental health. In this episode Dr. Virgil discusses the challenges faced by middle and high school girls in their friendships, connections, isolation and the impact on depression and suicide. She gives helpful tips for parents, acknowledging loneliness, helping teens with difficult friendships, begin a dialogue on mental health wellness with your teen that can last all year long. Listen in and let’s talk! The 5 C’s of mental health Connection, Compassion, Coping, Community, and Caring.https://247dct.org/what-are-the-5-cs-of-mental-health/#:~:text=The%205%20C's%20of%20mental%20health%E2%80%94Connection%2C%20Compassion%2C%20Coping,our%20overall%20quality%20of%20life.*this is not a substitute for care from your provider**If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or considering thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate care from a local provider*Girls Mental Health https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/girls-are-struggling-with-their-mental-health-heres-whatMental Health Statisticshttps://compasshealthcenter.net/blog/teen-mental-health-statistics/
