A whole generation of children and teens are desperately unhappy.  A recent survey by the Children’s Society ranked UK children amongst the unhappiest in Europe, although the unhappiness trend is not just a UK phenomenon. 

I’ll share my thoughts on why so many children are unhappy and what we can do to reverse this worrying trend. 

Here are the highlights: 

(00:28) The three reasons your child might be unhappy 

(04:31) Life is too fast 

(08:49) Never underestimate a good bedtime routine 

(15:35) Being outside has a huge impact on wellbeing 

(19:24) Set healthy boundaries 

(24:04) Encourage your children to problem solve 

Find out more and connect with Dr.Maryhan at www.drmaryhan.com  

To access the free resources mentioned in this episode visit https://drmaryhan.com/library  

To find out how you can help tackle mental health in the UK and support One Million Moments visit http://onemillionmoments.org 

To purchase your ticket for my next online talk visit  Supporting Children who Worry at 8pm on 9th November 2022

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