We all want our children to be Mentally STRONG. We want them to be able to handle whatever life throws their way with grace, poise, and strength. But how can we, as parents, help them develop those qualities? Dr. Cristi Bundukamara is here to help…
Tag: Parent Coaching for Mental Strength
3 Ways to Support Social-Emotional Development in Children
By Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP — As part of the Raising Mentally STRONG Kids program, I developed what I now call “The Growth Wheel”. The Growth Wheel is divided into eight parts. Each part focuses on an area of normal development as we grow and age…
Empowering Children: Raising Mentally STRONG Kids
By Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP — Sometimes it can be difficult to feel like you are empowering your children. It always feels like there is so much to do, and you just need your kids to cooperate. Unfortunately, right when you need them to..
Stress is Growth: Building Resilience in Children Through Anxious Situations
By Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP — Let’s try to change our mindset. “Stress is Growth.” As a parent, protecting your child from anxious situations is a natural instinct, but letting a child move through a stressful time can teach them how to handle stress…