The Healing Effect of Your Mom s Voice Published: - May 24, 2021
Never underestimate the power of a mother s love. A study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison s Child Emotion Lab says that hearing your mother s voice through the phone is as powerful as a hug.
The Woman Post | Carolina Rodríguez Monclou
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If you feel alone or under too much pressure, making a call to a loved one can significantly help you reduce stress levels.
Researchers subjected over 50 girls between seven to 12 years old to a stress test that involved maths. One group of girls could have physical contact with their mothers, while the other half only could communicate with them by phone. The institution found interesting results: similar levels of stress reduction for the girls that talked with their mom, physically or by a call.
5 Attitudes to Avoid To Take Care of Your Kids Mental Health Published: - May 24, 2021
Discouraging free expression, stereotyping attitudes as feminine or masculine, comparing kids with their family members, and building a relationship based on fear are some of the attitudes that can weaken children s mental health.
The Woman Post | Laura Valentina Cortés Sierra
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1. Discouraging kids from crying or saying what hurts them
“Don’t cry” or “don’t express your feelings” are phrases that minimize kids emotions and invalidate their experiences.
Family psychotherapist Fran Walfish suggests using expressions such as “You got hurt and scared. It’s okay to say ‘Ouch! That hurts!’. Another possibility is to give the kid a hug, acknowledging its emotions which can help kids find their words to express discomfort, like That was a scary fall. ”