# Ep. 111 - 6 Things I Do Every Day to Protect My Kids' Mental Health (What the Research Actually Says)

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Podcast: [The Christy-Faith Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christy-faith-show-6683682)
Published: 2026-04-03T20:30:08+00:00
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Childhood depression is rising. Teen anxiety is up. And online searches for kids' mental health have nearly tripled since last fall. Most parents don't need a statistic to feel it. So what can parents actually do at home, today? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith shares the six things she actively does every day to protect her kids' mental health — and the research behind every one of them. 📌 Resource for You: 12-Day Connection Reset Challenge Build real connection back into your family with this instant-download challenge. 🎁 Free Download: Quote of the Week Notecard "I am the most important part of my homeschool. Everything else is just a tool." — Ready-to-print notecard, totally free. In this episode, you'll learn: Why social media and kids' mental health are more connected than most parents realize — and the one data point that changes everything What a major NIH study found about children's sleep and brain structure — and why sleep deprivation doesn't always look like tired The Harvard research on real friendship and child mental health — and why more contact doesn't equal more connection Why overscheduled kids are at higher risk for anxiety, lower resilience, and difficulty self-regulating How parental stress affects kids — even when you're trying to hide it What Christy-Faith considers the most countercultural thing she does as a parent to protect her children's mental health The 25-year study that connects chores and contribution directly to mental health for kids A Fred Rogers quote about emotional health that will stay with you Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level 👉 View Samples CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math pro…

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