We all need to recognize our successes. But all too often we don’t and we certainly never celebrate them. We are often far too busy moving on to the next item on our to do list to stop and recognize what we have achieved. But we have to ask is this good for us if… Read More Helping Children Recognize Their Success.
What Is Separation Anxiety Disorder In Children? Around 4% of children and 1.6% of teens will suffer with separation anxiety disorder (DSM V). It can occur equally between boys and girls. Separation anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder where the child worries excessively about being apart from close family members or that something bad will… Read More Separation Anxiety Disorder In Children.
There’s nothing like getting the kids back to school and into a better routine. By the end of very long summer I was always delighted to see my five children return to school and into a better routine. Don’t get me wrong I love my children but I knew I needed to get them into a… Read More 16 Quick Tips To Get Your Child Back To School.
Research teaches us that getting creative is good for our mental and physical health. It has been shown to increase self-confidence, decrease our stress levels, decrease risks of burn out and depression to name but a few. Why is this important? As psychologists we are now seeing an increase in stress and burnt out in adults.… Read More Connecting Through Creativity With Your Children.
Warning: If you have been raised in an authoritarian home you might find reading this blog upsetting. It may cause flashbacks also. If you find this is the case then please use discretion, stop reading and reach out for professional support. Have you ever wondered what the consequences were for you if you were raised… Read More Were You Raised By Parents Who Were Too Strict?
There is plenty of research that shows how important connection is to any relationship. The first important relationship we have is with our parents. This is the foundational relationship that will dictate other relationships. So as parents we want it to be a healthy experience for our children. In that first relationship we learnt as… Read More 7 Tips To Help You Build Connection With Your Child.
Please don’t read this and think just because your child or teen acts up that they have conduct disorder. Conduct disorder should only be formally diagnosed by qualified professionals. This blog is for informational purposes only if you have had a formal diagnosis or are just curious about different conditions. It is only a starting… Read More What Is Conduct Disorder?
Permissive parenting style tends to be a very loving one. But it is characterized by the parent setting few rules or guidelines for their child. The parent can seem more like the child’s friend than a parent. This can have consequences not just for the child’s behaviour but also their mental health. With so few… Read More Understanding The Permissive Parenting Style.
Firstly I am not a medical doctor. The following is for informational purposes only. It may serve as a starting point if your child has recently been diagnosed. It should not replace any professional advice you have received. The reason I include such blogs is because of my own experiences regarding diagnosis in the past.… Read More Understanding Tourette Syndrome.
Those early morning battles to get everyone out the door on time I remember them well. I still cringe as the memories come up. Five children, and at one stage four different schools to get to, seemed like an impossible task. Even now with some adults in the family, that I know will be late,… Read More 2 Tips To Get The Kids Out Of Bed In The Morning.
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