10/10/2025
Cultivating mentally healthy teenagers is not as hard as you think. But it does take action.
If their self-esteem is filled up and firm, then they won’t be knocked by every friendship drama, failed sports game or mean comment on the group chat.
You can play a huge part in building this. With your words.
What do they need to know?
❤️ You are loved.
❤️ You are safe.
❤️ You belong.
❤️ You are unique.
❤️ You matter.
So let every word and action reflect this.
Instead of “don’t be so lazy”, try “I want to see the same effort on your homework as you do out on the football pitch.”
Instead of “don’t be a drama queen”, try “you are worth more than this. You should act like the loving and kind person you are.”
Let me know if you need any more advice on this. Can you tell I’m passionate? 😉
What’s on your mind this World Mental Health Day? Send it to a parent who needs to hear this.
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