“Self-harming” is when people cause themselves physical pain in the hope that it will alter their mood state. This is not the same as “wanting to die” and most who self-harm are not suicidal. Some people harm themselves because they feel disconnected and isolated from everybody, and hurting themselves is the only way they feel …
Two identical plants, grown in conditions that are otherwise equal, will wither or flourish depending on how much they are watered. Worries can be much the same. If your child tends to dwell on thoughts like “What if we get lost?”, or “I won’t know the right answer when the teacher asks and I’ll be …
What should parents do if their child is bullied at school? Should you tell the school, approach the parents of the other child, or just let your child deal with it? Having your child bullied at school is one of the greatest fears of parents and can quickly render a parent powerless. Research shows school …
By: Dr. Gregory Ramey. Source: New York Times (September 3, 2014) Overprotective parents have good intentions, but by doing the following they leave their kids ill-equipped to deal with the real world. 1. Tries to solve all of their children’s problems. When difficulties arise, they are quick to take control and make certain their …
Children and ‘self-esteem’ is heard regularly in the media, however self-efficacy is the term used in psychology and refers to a person’s belief in his/her own competence. It has nothing to do with being boastful or proud, rather having a healthy view of one’s own characteristics or abilities and what one can offer the world. …
Some people live their lives looking at the rear-view mirror, regretting the past rather than enjoying the present or anticipating the future. Here are the most frequently mentioned regrets I’ve heard from parents in my office. 1. Spent too little time with the kids. Overwhelmed with meeting the expectations of so many people, some parents …
Self-harming is when people cause themselves physical pain in the hope that it will alter their mood state. Some people harm themselves because they feel disconnected and isolated from everybody, and hurting themselves is the only way they feel real or connected. People who cut often start cutting in their young teens. If your teen …
By NADIA PERSUN, PHD Anger occurs when a person of any age is feeling overwhelmed and overpowered. It is our way to say “No, stop it! I don’t like it. It is unfair. I can’t handle it,” and so on. Since children have many rules to learn and follow daily, they are likely to feel …
One of the toughest things about being a parent is staying calm while everyone else is stressed. When family members are loud, angry, or upset, it can be very tempting to join the party. What started out as a great day can be in tatters by the end of breakfast if you don’t learn how …
The strength of emotion that erupts from an upset preschooler can be overwhelming, both for your child and for you. Often that emotion is accompanied by tricky behaviour. Lashing out (with limbs and words) is common, and a distressed parent can often find it difficult to distinguish between the feelings the child is experiencing and …