October 5, 2022
Building resilience – the ability to adapt well to trauma, tragedy, threats, and sources of stress – helps our children manage feelings of uncertainty and stress. However, teaching our children this resilience does not mean they can’t experience distress, or difficulty. The great news is your ability to help your […]
July 5, 2022
Parenting styles and their effects differ for each child. These styles can affect how children feel about themselves. There are four main parenting styles. These include permissive, neglectful, authoritative, and authoritarian. These are used in child psychology today based off Diana Baumrind’s research and work. Each of these styles has […]
April 12, 2022
It’s that time of the year when school holidays sneak up on us and leave us wondering how to entertain our children all day. We want to create a calm but stimulating environment for our children. Having a break from usual routine can be fun! However, it can be stressful […]
October 15, 2015
The adolescent years can feel like unfamiliar territory for many parents. What was once a calm, predictable child may suddenly become more emotional, reactive, or withdrawn. In fact, adolescence can begin as early as age 11 and continue into the late teenage years. During this time, your teenager is not […]
August 2, 2015
Why Secure Bonds Matter So Much Research consistently shows that children who develop secure emotional bonds with their caregivers tend to: Concentrate better Develop healthier friendships and relationships Perform more strongly at school Build emotional resilience Feel more confident and secure in themselves In short, a secure relationship with a […]
April 25, 2014
“Today I shall behave as if this is the day I will be remembered.” — Dr. Seuss In an ideal world, how would you like your child to remember you? Many parents want to be remembered as loving, patient, supportive, and emotionally available. Yet in the busyness of daily life, […]
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