Raising Well-Adjusted Kids

With respect to raising healthy, well-adjusted kids, every generation of parents down through the ages have had their own unique challenges during the times that they lived. This has been true whether the challenges be economic depression, sharp social changes, wars, plagues, natural disasters, technological advances, or other negative influences beyond our control.

Now some people would say that parenting challenges in the 21st century are more unique or more challenging than those of the past. Others, however, would beg to differ. But what’s important is identifying, examining, and learning how to overcome today’s challenges.

Helping you do that is our goal today on License to Parent.

Discussing Overcoming Obstacles with Danny Huerta

Dr. Daniel Huerta works with Focus on the Family, overseeing its initiatives that help equip mothers and fathers with biblical principles and counsel for raising healthy resilient children.

Dr. Huerta is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado of Colorado Springs. He recently received his doctorate in psychology from California Southern University.

Dr. Huerta maintains a private practice in Colorado Springs and also serves as a board member of the El Paso County Mental Health Association. He has been married for 24 years and he and his wife Heather have 2 children.

The Mental Health of Our Children

Episode Highlights:

• Has there ever been a tougher time in America to raise healthy kids?
• What are some of the most glaring challenges parents are facing today?
• Is it possible to give our kids too many choices?
• How do parents cultivate mental health in their homes?
• How can we teach our kids to understand their emotions?
• How does physical health impact mental wellbeing?

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