Watch for your child's emotional well-being

While it's easy to recognize that a broken bone needs medical attention, it may be a little more difficult to spot a broken ego or broken spirit - but that, too, needs special care. Spotting the signs that a person's mental health is in jeopardy is much more difficult, especially in younger children.

Telltale signs that your little one may be facing emotional struggles include:

• Changes in school performance
• Bad grades despite strong effort, or a sudden drop in grades
• Uncharacteristic hyperactivity
• Persistent nightmares
• Excessive worrying or clinginess
• Frequent temper tantrums

Teaching children to recognize their emotional state and arming them with the tools to manage them appropriately, is critical to their ability to have a well-adjusted and healthy lifestyle. For help ensuring your child's emotional well-being, contact NewBridge Services today at 888-746-9333 or click here.