The personal development and **well-being** blog
This is where I share information about the latest research in psychology and also based on my professional experience and knowledge.
Seasonal Affective Disorder – What is SAD? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a specific type of depression that emerges during a particular time of the year and fully remits with the change of...
Main mental disorders in children Mental disorders in children and when to seek professional help is a complex issue. Children are susceptible to mental disorders as much as what adults are. The challenge comes...
Childhood anxiety: Helping your child understand anxiety Childhood anxiety: from as young as a year old, we are exposed to anxiety. For a little toddler, this anxiety is usually in the form of...
Understanding ADHD and your child ADHD – most of us can think of someone we know when we hear those letters (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), or ADD (attention deficit disorder). This person may be...
School bullying: What are the short and long term effects School bullying is a growing problem in today’s schools and neighborhoods. Any parent is aware of the possibility that their child may be bullied...
It’s a sad truth for parents in all societies today: bullies exist. Whether your child is the victim or the attacker, it can be difficult to broach the topic in a positive way without...
Success in school extends much farther than the grade received at the end of each quarter, semester, or school year. Children experience much of their growth in classrooms, learning from their teachers, peers, and...
When the First Day of School is Harder for Parents… Daycare and school are exciting passages for most parents. As children grow up and become independent, parents share the responsibilities of caretaking. For many...
Most new parents are warned about the symptoms of postpartum depression (or PPD) long before the baby arrives. The first several months with a new baby are a trying time, with lack of sleep,...
Emotional self-regulation is more than compliance or adhering to the rules. Healthy emotional regulation means that a person is able to exercise self-control and do what is expected of them even when no one...
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