For the parents of overweight children, every day is a balancing act; on one hand, there is the natural desire to show one's child unconditional love and acceptance - no matter his size - and on the other hand, there is the knowledge that obesity carries with it serious health risks and cannot be simply left untreated. There are emotional ...
As most parents of boys are aware, the world of young men can be a confining, confusing place. Too many parents witness their sons giving up hobbies, learning to shun shows of affection in public, ceasing to focus on their academic success, and limiting themselves in various other ways which stifle their self-expression. Compounding this issue, the older boys get, ...
As a psychologist living and working in Toronto, where 51% of residents were born outside Canada, I deal with immigration related psychological issues on a daily basis. As an immigrant who came to Canada with a young child over 30 years ago, I can certainly relate to challenges facing immigrant parents and their children. I hope this article will help parents understand ...
There is no one way in which children react to divorce; depending on the age of the children involved, the circumstances of the divorce, and their individual natures, the impacts of this major life-change can vary widely. That being said, there is a great deal parents can do to mitigate the potential harm of a divorce; as is the case ...
So here you are. Your child has done something wrong or hasn’t done something they should have done. In ...
Every child differs in his/her developmental capacity and pace. Some children learn to speak earlier than others. Some learn ...
With climate change becoming an increasingly common theme in politics, news, and even entertainment, it’s no wonder more young ...
Rates of self-harm among teenagers have risen sharply over the last two decades, and several recent studies have indicated that children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD are significantly more likely to harm themselves than their non-ADHD peers. The reasons behind this concerning correlation are complex, but appear linked to the impulsivity, depression and low self-esteem frequently seen in teenagers and ...
Most parents are aware of the fact that reading to their children both encourages better literacy skills and creates a wonderful opportunity to spend some time bonding as a family in a quiet, loving setting. It helps parents and children alike to unwind and get away from the bright glare and constant stimulation of electronic devices prior to bedtime, ensuring ...
When a child has a learning disability, assisting him or her in finding academic success often becomes the primary focus of parents and educators. While this is admirable and helpful to the child's well-being, it is no less important to manage how the learning disability may be affecting the child's emotional life as well. Though not all children with a ...
The tendency of children to doubt themselves can appear baffling and extreme to adults. A straight-A student might decide that she “can't” do math after getting her first B or C grade, a well-liked child may decide she is unpopular because of a single negative remark made by a peer, or a budding artist will sometimes run down her drawing ...
