I mean, how many times have you finished off that bottle of wine because you had a bad day at the office?
Guess what? The teens and kids of today are also dealing with those same issues, including substance use (and abuse).
It doesn't seem fair... your childhood and teenage years are supposed to be the "good times," full of play and learning new things; maybe even falling in love for the first time. Not so much in today's society.
So, the sooner we can get the younger population interested in addressing these stressors in a healthy way, the better. You can literally shift a child's trajectory from obesity and chronic illness to a long, healthy life.
How? Nada Milosavljevic, JD, MD, author of the book Holistic Health for Adolescents, recently joined Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis to offer some guidance for using holistic methods to help your kids through the tough times.
Guided meditation, even if your child isn't fully paying attention 100 percent of the time, can be wildly helpful.
Aromatherapy utilizes essential oils derived from plants and can provide calming and relaxing sensations in the body and brain. Find a scent that is pleasurable to you and your child, and make sure you're using fully natural oils of high quality.
Teas such as chamomile and Valerian root are also useful for a calming effect.
Yoga can help bring about focus in provide opportunities for "being in the moment."
The important part is to find the most effective tools specifically for your kids so they can deal with stressors as they arise. Stockpiling them will only lead to diminished mental and physical health.
Dr. Nada is one super-smart woman (a lawyer AND a doctor) and she has some really helpful advice. I encourage you to take a listen to the episode for all the info.
Click here to listen to or download the episode.
