The personal development and well-being blog
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.
What is adult separation anxiety? This condition makes the first day of school harder for parents than for children, although both can experience this type of anxiety. Daycare and school are exciting passages for most parents. As children grow up and become independent, parents share the responsibilities of caretaking. For many parents, these instances are …
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, changes in the routine, and a shift in identity causing each parent to function in an entirely new way. For some …
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 Is around to see it. Emotional regulation teaches children delayed gratification, to think about the consequences of their actions, and pay …
When it comes to healthy emotional regulation, children need assistance and guidance from their parents or carers in dealing with their emotions. This becomes more important when those emotions become overwhelming. Teaching children healthy emotional regulation goes a long way to helping children have good mental health and social skills. They experience a higher level …
Self-esteem can be defined as confidence in your own worth and abilities. Self-esteem in our children is an important aspect of life that needs to be cultivated properly. As a parent, your goal is to help your child develop a healthy self-esteem they can carry with them into their adulthood. Poor self-esteem in children can …
Social skills help set the tone for the quality of relationships our children will have throughout their lives. Today’s society encourages children to engage in a more adult world way before they are ready to. Strong, healthy relationships at home go a long way in helping a child navigate the social demands of their growing …
Primary caregivers: What does this term entail? Primary caregivers go about the business of offering day-to-day health care to patients, from first contact to continuing care. In other words primary caregivers are the go-to person for everything the patient needs. This specialist is a link between the patient and the healthcare system. Patients generally benefit …
While seeking treatment for any condition should never be met with judgment, it can feel this way for many women facing antenatal depression. Asking for necessary help can be especially daunting. Even with 15-25% of pregnant women experiencing antenatal depression, many people are unaware of the dangers associated with depression, and the many safe options …
While there are many treatments for antenatal depression that are recognized as safe, there are no medications that are proven to be 100% risk-free. Often, medication is used as a last resort, and combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other treatment options that minimize complications. Untreated antenatal depression in expectant mothers has been linked to …
Approaching treatment for any condition during pregnancy can be difficult. This is especially true in the case of antenatal depression. Sadly, many cases go undiagnosed, as doctors prefer to address purely physical symptoms and avoid discussing the possibility of medication that may harm the unborn child. This belief is held so firmly that women who …