How we process information also affects how we interact with other people - a fact often overlooked when dealing with children who have learning challenges. In addition to struggling with certain academic concepts, children with learning and attention disorders also have difficulty connecting with peers. They may misread faces, body language, and tone of voice or miss social cues, for ...
Helping your child to build healthy self-esteem is one of the most important objectives for parents. Self-esteem is the core of a healthy personality; kids with a strong sense of self-esteem tend to be more resistant to peer pressure and they are better able to deal with challenges and handle responsibility. They manage their emotions more effectively and have lower ...
The journey of childhood is defined by the transition from a state of complete dependence to one of personal autonomy. To achieve healthy independence, kids need to be taught how to feel comfortable with every aspect of who they are. This is especially important for children with elevated anxiety levels. They must be provided with enough structure to make them ...
For the parents of pre-teens, it can feel as though everything has changed overnight: Their child, once open and trusting, suddenly wants his (or her) own space much of the time. He may also become moody, rebellious, and defiant. He will almost certainly desire an unprecedented amount of freedom. If you find yourself in the aforementioned situation, take heart: As ...
Autism has been in the spotlight for many years. In movies, television, and novels, autistic characters are portrayed to have ...
Anxiety disorders are found in children much more often than many people realize; ten to twenty percent of all children ...
For the parents of overweight children, every day is a balancing act; on one hand, there is the natural desire ...
Bullying often leaves deep psychological scars. If your child has been verbally or physically harassed by classmates, he (or she) probably dreads returning to school. As a parent, you may have your own anxieties about sending your child back to an environment where he feels threatened. Though bullying is a serious problem, there are ways to limit its impact. Knowing ...
In an ideal world, our children would leap out of bed every day, eager to go to school, do their chores, and complete their homework. Alas, we do not live in an ideal world; the vast majority of parents have to deal with at least some degree of unmotivated behaviour from their children. There is, however, a silver lining to ...
In recent years, mindfulness has risen to prominence as something of a psychological panacea. Current research tells us that mindfulness exercises can reduce the symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and even physical suffering. Mindfulness can also help people with learning disabilities and developmental disorders combat the negative effects of their conditions. What’s more, even those who are not struggling ...
Most parents are consistently seeking to strike a balance where discipline is concerned. They don’t want to be too lenient and raise a child who has no sense of consequence or boundaries. On the other hand, they understand that being too harsh tends to incite rebellion. Unfortunately, there is no rule-book that tells parents when their children are being ...
