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February 20, 2023

The Role of Humor and Mindfulness in Childhood Development

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Is humor some of the best medicine when it comes to raising children today? It’s no secret that children live with a lot stress and anxiety. In Engage360 episode 108, “The Role of Humor and Mindfulness in Childhood Development,” Amy Craig—Denver Seminary alumna, adjunct professor of Counseling, and owner and operator of her own private counseling practice, Loving Families—discusses the value of humor and mindfulness in child development.

Amy also shares about the effects of the pandemic on children, the importance of healthy adult attachment figures for children, why parents should ensure their own needs are met, and some behaviors and patterns that may occur if a child is experiencing stress or anxiety.

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