10 tips for creating an emotionally healthy home while raising kids
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- Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, mental strength coach, and international bestselling author.
- Having a home that's physically safe and sanitary is key when raising kids, but Morin explains it's equally important to provide an emotionally healthy space.
- Morin says to encourage family time, set clear rules and consequences for misbehavior, initiate open conversations about emotions, and use 'feeling' words to show your kids that their feelings are valid.
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When most people think about having a healthy home, they envision good air quality or a well-sanitized kitchen.
But the emotional health of a home matters too — maybe even more than the bacteria count on your kitchen island. After all, the emotional health of the home you grow up in can impact you for the rest of your life. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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