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 ...
Parenting a gifted child is a delicate balance: You know your child has incredible potential, so naturally, you want to see her live up to it. At the same time, however, you’re probably aware that gifted children are highly sensitive and tend to be hard on themselves… Meaning that parental enthusiasm and guidance can easily feel like crushing pressure ...
Most parents, when asked what they truly want for their children, answer simply: They want them to be healthy, successful, and happy. Underneath all of their myriad dreams and expectations, parents just hope to see their children live a life of joy and fulfillment. While there are things — such as a child's innate state of health — that remain somewhat outside ...
Confidence, like education, provides an integral foundation for success, fulfillment, and happiness. A confident child will typically experience better interpersonal relationships, be more open to new opportunities, and have an enhanced sense of well-being. Likewise, children with a healthy self-esteem usually exhibit fewer behavioural problems. As a child psychologist, I see an alarmingly high number of children with poor self-confidence. ...
The last two years have been a period of prolonged stress and isolation for many people, leading to an increase ...
If your child is struggling behaviourally or academically, his school may recommend that he take what is known as a ...
Sometimes classroom behavior problems signal giftedness. Brad and Karen were at their wits end. Their grade school children once again ...
Strong-willed children are often maligned owing to how difficult they are for parents and other authority figures to manage; frequently labelled as disruptive, unruly, or “difficult,” these children also typically possess a range of untapped gifts. When appropriately nurtured, these spirited young people often grow up to be great leaders and visionaries—possessing a great deal of creativity, passion, and ...
As necessary as education is, going to school isn’t everyone’s favourite pastime. Many children - even very bright children - end up losing interest in school and treating it as something that must simply be endured. These children often voice their desire to leave the school system as quickly as possible, refusing to entertain the possibility of ...
We want our children to be successful. And we want them to be happy. That goes without saying. But what exactly does that mean? For most parents that means doing well academically at a great school. It can also mean following in a parent’s successful career. Doctors want their children to become doctors. Restaurant owners assume their children will ...
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability of a person to manage his emotions in a healthy way and to respond appropriately to the feelings of others. Many psychologists speak of this ability in terms of a high or low emotional intelligence quotient (EQ). A child who scores high on EQ has an even-keeled temperament, and a realistic view of who ...
