With cases of coronavirus continuing to mount around the world, it’s all but impossible to shield kids from news that make them anxious. Though COVID-19 virus generally does not cause serious illness in children, that doesn’t stop kids from worrying about the implications of dealing with a frightening new disease. Kids can be exposed to misinformation about coronavirus, ...
Though it may seem contradictory, the sudden increase in social awareness that middle schoolers experience makes them more prone to bullying. Children in this age group are so hyper-sensitive to social dynamics that they frequently become highly reactive, competitive, and critical. This isn’t a personality flaw; instead, it’s a sign that the brain’s limbic system is operating ...
Other than seeing harm come to their children, what’s every parent’s worst nightmare? For most, it’s feeling out of control—that helpless, sickening feeling that arises when a child simply refuses to comply, no matter what you do. The majority of parents only have to deal with defiant behaviour of this caliber occasionally, or as part of ...
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 ...
Sometimes classroom behavior problems signal giftedness. Brad and Karen were at their wits end. Their grade school children once again ...
The human brain processes all sensory information whether or not you are fully aware of it. Most children are able ...
Over the last two decades, ideological polarization has become a prominent threat to democracy, education, and society as a whole. ...
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 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 ...
Tantrums are an inevitable part of childhood. Because children lack the perspective that comes with many years of experience, even small misfortunes can seem calamitous to them. Moreover, young children (those under 7-8 years old) have yet to develop the impulse control and social filters needed to consistently avoid overt, inappropriate displays of anger. While most children learn to limit ...
Having a sense of fairness is a great virtue and a sign that your child has a strong moral compass. Sometimes, however, kids become obsessed with fairness to an unrealistic degree. Toddlers, gifted children, and children with ADHD are especially prone to this kind of behaviour. When left unchecked, a deep preoccupation with fairness can lead to excessive tantrums, arguments ...
