In this episode, Dr. Margo Jacquot of The Juniper Center sits down with Keri Cooper to explore how everyday habits can play a powerful role in shaping children’s mental health. From simple routines at home to the way we communicate and model emotional regulation, small, consistent actions can make a lasting difference in how children cope, connect, and grow. Together, they break down the foundational building blocks of mental wellness for kids and offer practical, approachable strategies that parents, caregivers, and educators can begin using right away. Whether you’re looking to better support a child in your life or simply want to understand how mental health develops from an early age, this episode provides insight, encouragement, and tools to help children thrive—one small habit at a time.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why small, everyday habits play a critical role in children’s mental health and development
• The foundational building blocks of emotional well-being in kids
• How routines, structure, and consistency support a child’s sense of safety and stability
• Practical strategies to help children express their feelings and build resilience

Bio:

Keri Cooper, LCSW, is the owner of Keri Cooper Holistic Therapy in northern New Jersey. In her private practice, she counsels teens and works to give them the tools they need to navigate life. Keri takes a holistic approach to therapy, looking at the whole person, not just their symptoms. Keri is the author of Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs To Know, a book designed to give parents steps on how to improve their child’s mental health. Her second book is a workbook for teens, Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Teen Needs To Know. She is a speaker and writer who helps educate teens and parents on the topics teens face in everyday life. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and continues to further her education by obtaining additional certifications in her field, one of her favorite pastimes! When Keri isn’t busy working with teens, she is busy with her own four children and her flock of chickens. She can be reached at keri@kericooperholistictherapy.com and on Instagram at @kericooperholistictherapy.

Connect with Keri Cooper:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kericooper1/