BookHansa Bhargava, MD, FAAP
Summary: In Building Happier Kids, Dr Bhargava helps parents understand the impact of stress and shares concrete steps parents can take to reduce the pressure on their children and teens and increase their health and happiness.
Contents:
Front Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Quiz: How Strong Is Your Child's Emotional Well-being?
Chapter 1: Building Your Mental Health Toolbox
Quiz: Is Your Family Embracing the Basics?
Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Back to the 4 Fundamentals
Quiz: Is Your Family Overscheduled?
Chapter 3: The Loss of Unscheduled Time
Quiz: Is Your Child's Digital Media Use Excessive?
Chapter 4: The Rise of Digital Media and the Battle for Screen-free Time
Quiz: Is Your Child at Risk for Toxic Stress? Chapter 5: Understanding the Effects of Toxic Stress
Quiz: Does Your Family Prioritize Sleep?
Chapter 6: Choosing Sleep as a Priority
Quiz: Parents: Do You Have a Handle on Your Stress?
Chapter 7: Replenishing the Cup for the Stressed-out, Overwhelmed Parent
Quiz: Does Your Family Have a Plan in Place for Crises?
Chapter 8: Your Child's Mental Health: What to Do During a Crisis
Quiz: Does Your Child Have Tools to Find Their Purpose?
Chapter 9: Giving Our Children Tools for Success and Happiness
Chapter 10: Final Tools to Build Happy and Healthy Kids
Index