Death is not a simple topic to completely grasp, even for adults. The concept of finality is challenging for children to understand. However, I am always amazed by children’s resilience when I have been involved […]
There are two sides to perfectionism in children. A child with perfectionist tendencies tends to embody traits parents love to see in their children. They are upright, responsible, achievement-oriented, just a bit hung back, with […]
Living with a child who struggles with their organization can be hugely frustrating. Instructions to make their bed, tidy their room, do the dishes, and do homework on time is either met with delay, an […]
When it comes to bullying among children, parental intervention can be difficult due to several factors. In my decades of dealing with incidences, there is one thing I can assure you. No one knows the […]
Everybody is born with emotions, and anger is one of the most basic of these. We only learn how to control them as we grow older. Some children are just more negative than others. Understanding […]
A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation in the US found that the average 8-to-18-year-old American spends more than 53 hours a week “using entertainment media.” Another survey conducted by laundry detergent company Persil found […]
What Does an Entitled Child Look Like? For me, an entitled child thinks that everything should come easy to them. Whether it be material possessions, position in society, or success. Entitlement should not be confused […]
Cyberbullying is far more complex and covers several different activities. We have a handy link here of quotes of famous people talking about bullying in case your child feels like they are the only one. […]
Helping your child to study independently is giving them the ability to be able to complete a task on their own. This is a far greater achievement than helping them get a top mark on […]
Raising children is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. You love your children sincerely and want to protect them from the world. All those times we jump in to help or drive […]
