What does a healthy childhood look like?
Haylee Kessler
2025-06-22 03:22:14
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Positive childhood experiences are events, relationships, or environments that make a child feel nurtured, valued, and supported. PCEs fall into three main categories: Nurturing relationships: Feeling consistently loved, supported, and cared for by family and friends. Sense of belonging: Feeling included, valued, and that you matter to those around you. Developing strengths: Having opportunities to gain skills, confidence, efficacy, and a growth mindset through achievement, creativity, sports, clubs, etc. The more positive experiences a child has, the better their developmental outcomes tend to be. Even if a child faces challenges, PCEs can counterbalance those effects by promoting skills like adaptability, healthy relationships, and emotional regulation. Express affection regularly: Hug, say “I love you,” and find small ways to convey unwavering support. Engage in conversation: Listen closely, seek their perspective, and discuss subjects that interest them. Share meals together: Make time for regular family dinners without distractions to connect.