Mind Kind: Your Child's Mental Health

by Dr Joanna North

In Mind Your Child's Mental Health, acclaimed psychotherapist Dr Joanna North gives a unique insight into the world of children's mental health; one that focuses on kindness and values. Dr North presents clear, research-based strategies which she has developed over 30 years of working with children, adults and families. In supporting children towards positive mental health and wellbeing, this book emphasises the importance of understanding their emotions in a variety of situations. Chapters are devoted to behaviour management; helping children through difficult times; and developing a 'Mind Kind approach' to mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression. Family break-ups, divorce and step-parenting; and eating disorders and their link to mental health receive special attention. Dr North also addresses common parental misunderstandings about mental health and provides advice for interpreting behavioural signals in children and the most effective ways to help. Her focus is on resolving children's struggles through kindness and clear comprehension of what they are going through. She appreciates that every child's emotional needs are unique and gives parents and carers the tools to adapt. Mind Kind provides tried and tested strategies to create an environment that promotes positive mental wellbeing for children at for every age and stage of childhood.

Genres: Nonfiction

280 pages, Paperback

Published June 16, 2022

Reviews

[Rachel Chambers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Net Gallery and Exisle Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This book is for any parent not just those who’s children are struggling with anxiety or their mental health. Every parent needs to be mind kind (I love the phrase) and this book really made me think about how everything I do as a mum impacts upon my children’s mental health. Things that I wouldn’t even think about.

The break down of the different areas of concern make this a useful quick reference guide if there is something of immediate worry e.g, eating habits or introducing a new partner and I also appreciated the chapter on child development.

For me it brought into focus a few areas where I can see improvements could be made (I am it seems a much more rigid parent than I thought) whilst at the same time lifting me up as a parent and encouraging me.

A very good reference (although written in a very reader friendly way) book that all parents should have on their shelves.

[Tracy Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sensible, well written book which doesn't talk down to the reader even when the advice seems a little obvious. Bringing up children doesn't end at any particular age, nor does it get any easier as time goes on. In fact it is more likely to involve spouses and grandchildren as well and the problems they need help with.

When we have a situation where our children are struggling or their behaviour is a cause for concern it is easy to ignore the obvious or lack the confidence to help. This book gives you a heads up as to how to recognize the best way to not only empathise but also promote better behaviour or understanding of the situation they find themselves in.

I felt the author had a real grasp of what type of help and encouragement the harried parents drawn to this book might require and it is one I will definitely keep at hand in the future.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley  and the publishers and would recommend it to anyone who needs a little help now and again with this parenting lark.

[Rachel Chambers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Net Gallery and Exisle Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This book is for any parent not just those who’s children are struggling with anxiety or their mental health. Every parent needs to be mind kind (I love the phrase) and this book really made me think about how everything I do as a mum impacts upon my children’s mental health. Things that I wouldn’t even think about.

The break down of the different areas of concern make this a useful quick reference guide if there is something of immediate worry e.g, eating habits or introducing a new partner and I also appreciated the chapter on child development.

For me it brought into focus a few areas where I can see improvements could be made (I am it seems a much more rigid parent than I thought) whilst at the same time lifting me up as a parent and encouraging me.

A very good reference (although written in a very reader friendly way) book that all parents should have on their shelves.

[Cristie Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a psychology major and as someone that works as an instructional aide for a school, I believe it is imperative to focus on ensuring that our children are psychology healthy. The author of this book focuses on what we can do to help our children have a healthier mental outlook. This was a great read!

[Leona · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a thesis on utopian parenting. all good in theory. A lot of words to say be kind and fair and aware of your children. good for educators I suppose.