Raising Emotionally Healthy KidsSample

Day 9 | Sleepiness

Winding down for bed can be a great time to reflect on the day and its emotions. Here’s how you can take advantage of the quiet moments when your kids are close to sleep and turn them toward Jesus:

• Guide your child to reflect on what God has done for them today. Refer to Psalm 107:1 by asking what they’re grateful for that God did. Then thank him for it!
• Make a habit of praying with your kids each night. Model thanking God for the day and his love, asking him to be present, and praying for the night and day ahead. This helps to create healthy faith habits and draws your child closer to God.
• Parents, supporting your kid's mental health can be challenging. Every child, situation, and feeling is different. Remember that God designed you to be the parent of your children. He has equipped each of us to care for our kids, and he’s there with us through it all. Even when walking through mental health struggles feels challenging, remember that God is with you.

Prayer: Dear God, thank you for trusting me to parent my kids. I know you have equipped me to do this important job. Help me to continually seek you in all my emotions, and to support my children to do the same. Thank you for loving us in every season. Amen.