If you were raised by uninvolved parents the journey to healing can be hard. Often times you may not have realized you were neglected at the time. You could have internalized the pain and loneliness you felt while growing up. Plus having your concerns dismissed as being too sensitive or selfish is so undermining. Sibling… Read More Understanding Uninvolved Parenting And Its Consequences.
Firstly I am not a medical doctor. The following is for informational purposes only. It may serve as a starting point if you, or a loved one, 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… Read More What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
Siblings spend most of their time together than they do with others. As parents we want them to have a healthy relationship that can last a life time. The bond that is created during childhood between siblings is a complicated one. It can have many influences by many factors such as birth order, personality, parental… Read More 8 Tips To Help Encourage Healthy Sibling Relationships.
It is quite common for children to suffer with fear, anxiety and worry at times. Usually as children develop a greater sense of their world and explore their surroundings fear is an inevitable part of growing up. A fear of the dark, strangers, fire, thunderstorms, and animals, etc., may be common place and this usually… Read More Helping Children Over Come Their Fears.
You might be tempted to dismiss a child who says “School’s boring!” We have all said that at one time or another about school. A one off comment is one thing, but if it keeps happening then it should not go unchecked. Don’t leave this one please. Investigate when a child says “Schools a waste… Read More Why Do Children Get Bored In School?
Anger, Aggression And The Teenage Brain. One of the first steps we need to take as parents is to understand what happens in the teenage brain when they are angry. When we take on board information our amygdala produces hormones that create strong reactions to physical pain or emotional alarm. It controls the flight, fright… Read More Understanding And Helping Teens Deal With Aggression.
When we think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) we often only think about those that have been on the front lines of war. But anyone, including children and teens, can, and do, develop PTSD after a traumatic event. What Is PTSD? Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by either experiencing… Read More Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children & Teens.
What Is Gaslighting? The term gaslighting comes from an old 1944 film called Gaslight. It is a recognised form of psychological manipulation in which one person (or group of people) targets another individual in order to make them question their own memory, perception of reality or judgements they make. The perpetrator uses tactics, such as denial,… Read More How To Recognise Gaslighting In Relationships.
What Is Sibling Rivalry? I’ve covered sibling rivalry in children in a previous blog you can find here. But a simple definition of what sibling rivalry is about is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters. When we hear about sibling rivalry we often think of children acting as I’ve outlined above with… Read More Why Does Sibling Rivalry Continue In Adults?
Around 20% of school-aged children and teens will experience anxiety. For most these relate to school or their families. I’m not going to outline the symptoms or causes in this blog as I’ve already outlined these in detail here. What I do want to concentrate on is giving you some strategies to help your child.… Read More Helping Children To Worry Less
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