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Book SynopsisKids today are facing unprecedented pressures—and their mental health is suffering. As a parent, you may feel burned out and exhausted yourself—and perhaps overwhelmed by the idea of taking on your child’s stress. But Building Happier Kids offers practical, concrete steps you can take to help your kids and yourself! Dr. Bhargava prescribes taking an intentional pause from modern life’s nonstop pace to focus on ways you can meaningfully impact your family’s emotional well-being. Overscheduling, homework, and every-present electronic devices may make these seem easier said than done, but Dr. Bhargava offers realistic, balanced advice that will help you prioritize health and restore the happiness of childhood.
Table of ContentsIntroductionPART ONE: BUILDING A HEALTHY FAMILY FOUNDATIONChapter 1: Build Your Mental Health ToolboxChapter 2: Finding Your Way Back to the Four Fundamentals PART TWO: IDENTIFYING THE ROADBLOCKSChapter 3: Overscheduling: Schools, Schedules, and the Loss of Unscheduled TimeChapter 4: The Rise of Screens and the Battle for Screen-free TimeChapter 5: The Impact of Toxic Stress Chapter 6: Choosing Sleep as a PriorityPART THREE: MANAGING STRESS AND CRISIS SUCCESSFULLYChapter 7: Replenishing the Cup for the Stressed-out, Overwhelmed Parent Chapter 8: Your Child’s Mental Health: What to Do During a CrisisChapter 9: Giving Our Children Tools for Success and HappinessChapter 10: Putting It All Together
