Child Psychology
How to Help Your Teenager Improve Their Body Image
Everyday, teenage boys and girls are bombarded by unrealistic portrayals of beauty and masculinity. These visual assaults come from advertising companies by way of social …
How to Encourage Self-Motivation in Your Child
Self-motivation is a trait that is often underrated. It’s more than just getting out of bed in the morning; it can significantly impact your child’s …
Communication Strategies for Parents of Children with ADHD
Parenting a child with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a challenge. Communication is essential and communicating with a child who …
Thanksgiving is Almost Here: Start Reducing Holiday Stress Now
While the holidays can create some of the happiest moments in your life, they can also cause a great deal of stress. On top of …
14 Easy Relaxation Practices to Share With Your Children and Teens
Everyone experiences times when they wish they could relax for a few minutes. Taking a few moments to engage in simple, everyday relaxation techniques will …
Identifying Social Anxiety in Teens
Although anxiety disorders affect one in eight children, they often go unrecognized as mental health issues in teens. Social anxiety disorder, in particular, can take …
How to Help Your Children Get a Great Start at Their New School
Think about how you felt when you first began school, or if your family relocated and you transitioned into a different school altogether. You were …
5 Foods That Negatively Affect Your Child’s Mood
Parents intuitively know that food can impact their child’s behavior and mood. We know that sweets, for example, can cause bouts of hyperactivity. But mood-altering …
3 Tips for Balancing Your Family Life with Your Career
It’s not always easy to stay close to your partner and kids while working full-time. Many people find themselves feeling like they have to choose …
Top Tips to Avoid the Winter Blues for Stay-at-Home Parents
How many new parents would love nothing more than to stay at home with their newborn? While many people may have the ability to do …
What Parents Need to Know About OCD in Children
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes severe discomfort for sufferers. Persistent, unwanted images, thoughts and images take over, causing a considerable amount …
4 Warning Signs Your Child May Be Using Inhalant Drugs
Inhalant drugs are dangerous chemicals you cannot see. They are harmful vapors emitted from products such as glue, paint, gasoline, polish for shoes, and fluid …
Troubled Children Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder May Fare Better with a Different Diagnosis
In a paper published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health,Erik Parens and Josephine Johnston examine the evolution of the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder …
Raising Your Teen’s Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is a tricky beast for teenagers, especially with the roller-coaster of emotions roiling through them. Some days they might feel on top of the …
Toys for the Under Ones – A Parent’s Guide
It’s natural to want to buy toys for your new baby, but how do you know what to choose? How much notice should you pay …
How to Teach Mindfulness Meditation to Children
Mindfulness meditation is practiced sitting with eyes closed, cross-legged on a cushion with your back straight. Attention is put on the movement of the abdomen when …
