Parent Hub: 7-12 Years - Emotional Health

Support your 7-12 year old's emotional health with tips on building resilience, self-esteem, managing stress and developing strong bonds.

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Parent Hub: 7-12 Years - Emotional Health

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Parenting Tips for a Healthy Relationship with Your Child

Here are some useful tips on positive parenting and how to spend quality time with your child to build a stronger, happier and lasting relationship.

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Raising Kids with Healthy Minds

The good news is that our youth all have the potential to be resilient, and as parents, we can do our part to nurture their resilience.

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3 Ways Your Child Benefits From Boredom

The next time your child expresses that she is bored, instead of “fixing” the situation, you may want to let your child reap the benefits of boredom.

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Nurturing Self-esteem

Self-esteem is about how we value and love ourselves. Children with healthy self-esteem have positive outlooks in life and accept themselves for who they are.

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Helping Youth Fight Depression

Teen angst is a part of growing up, here's how youths can be better equipped to cope and be well-adjusted.

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Healthy strategies and tips

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6 Mental Wellness Tips to Make Exam Stress Work for You

The energy and the adrenaline rush brought on by stress can be controlled and even used to your advantage!

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Exam Stress Busting Tips

Parents can help their children prepare for the exam season and manage the stress levels.

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Tips for the entire family

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12 Ways to Spruce Up Your Health at Home

By nourishing ourselves with a balanced diet, keeping ourselves physically active, and staying connected with others, we can maintain a healthy lifestyle to help build our strength and resilience.

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The Importance of Sleep

Just how much should you be sleeping every day? Should you get a good night's sleep?

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9 Ways to Be a Healthy, Happy Telecommuter

There’s never been a better time to master the art of telecommuting and that includes taking care of your health while working from home (WFH)

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Easy Tips for Better Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing relates to our ability to positively experience life, effectively manage life's challenges, realise our potential and make a meaningful contribution within our community.

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