Understanding Kinder Mental Health: Building Strong Foundations Early
Kinder mental health, or early childhood mental health, refers to the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of young children in their early years, typically from birth through about age five. During this developmental stage, children are learning to express emotions, build relationships, establish a sense of self, and make sense of the world. Their mental health lays the foundation for learning, behavior, and health later in life. Just like physical health, mental health also plays a very important role in young children. It decides how they play, learn, talk, and relate to others. Early childhood mental health includes: Being safe and loved Healthy expression of feelings Building trust and empathy Growing confidence and curiosity However, infants and young children can also have mental health disorders such as anxiety, attachment disorder, or behavior difficulty. These could be due to family stress, trauma, developmental delay, or difficulty with transitions like schoo...