It&apos;s not uncommon for an adult to take time off of work and call it a mental health day, but should kids get to take them? In today&apos;s episode, Megan, Susan, Chloe, and Abby talk about the pros and cons of states offering excused absences to students for mental health days. Tell us! Should kids take a day off in the name of mental health or is there a better approach? Email imom@familyfirst.net with the subject line &quot;Mental Health.&quot; Mentions: <a href='https://www.imom.com/8-warning-signs-your-child-is-headed-for-trouble/'>8 Warning Signs Your Child is Headed for Trouble </a><a href='https://www.imom.com/should-students-get-mental-health-days-off-from-school/'>Should Kids Get to Take a Mental Health Day?</a> <a href='https://www.ncsl.org/research/education/states-act-to-allow-student-mental-health-days-magazine2022.aspx'>NCSL Article: States Act to Allow Student Mental Health Days </a> This episode’s show notes can also be viewed <a href='https://www.imom.com/podcast/should-kids-get-a-mental-health-day'>here</a> on iMOM.com.Follow us: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/imomdotcom/'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.facebook.com/iMOM/'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/imom/_created/'>Pinterest</a> | <a href='https://twitter.com/imomtweets'>Twitter </a> <a href='https://www.imom.com/subscribe'>Subscribe to the iMOM Minute</a> and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

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