The personal development and well-being blog
The personal development and well-being blog
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 in ascertaining that a child’s behaviour is indicating a mental disorder. As children grow, they experience a variety of emotions, developmental …
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 separation anxiety every time mum or dad leaves. As children grow older, this anxiety may result in fears or phobias 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 a child we grew up with or went to school with. Perhaps it is your own child or yourself as a …
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 at some point in their lives. Parents wonder how they can protect their child from bullying or better prepare them. For …
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 …
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 …