Episode-38-The Inner Well-Being of Children

In this podcast episode, Dr. Anselm Anyoha discusses the critical aspects of mental health in infants and children, emphasizing the importance of emotional expression and the role of parents in fostering social emotional health. He highlights how children learn to express their emotions and the significance of parental attention in their development. The conversation also touches on the historical perspectives of children's feelings and the evolution of understanding their emotional needs.   Takeaways

• Mental health in children encompasses happiness and emotional expression.
• Children learn to socialize and express emotions from caregivers.
• Babies have feelings and desire to relate to others.
• Enhancing inner well-being is crucial for emotional capacity.
• Expressing emotions is essential for cognitive development.
• Parental attention is key to recognizing children's feelings.
• Meeting children's needs fosters social emotional well-being.
• Bonding and trust are built through consistent parental care.
• Language acquisition is linked to emotional expression.
• The foundation of learning is established in early childhood