Supporting a child through intense emotions while managing your own is challenging work. Part of this is to practise identifying and validating emotions.
- Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
Wajar jika anak sulung menunjukkan perilaku negatif ketika sang adik lahir. Wajar pula untuk orang tua merasa bersalah harus berbagi fokus.
L’utilisation de la technologie interfère avec les relations parents-enfants. Voici des méthodes efficaces pour remédier à ce phénomène qu’on appelle la « technoférence ».
It is normal for an older child to behave in ways parents will find challenging when a sibling arrives, and for parents to feel upset they cannot spend as much time with their older children.
Strong, positive and supporting relationships between siblings can support people’s well-being throughout their lifetimes, and parenting approaches matter.
Concerns surrounding cell phones and social media are grabbing headlines, but what does the science say?
Being able to recognize and respond to a child’s needs is about being attentive and caring for the child, and this can be achieved by any caregiver.
Attachment theory is the notion that in the first year of life, the ways in which a parent and caregiver respond to a child’s needs shape a child’s expectation of relationships across their lifespan.
Parents and other supportive adults can learn to recognize young people’s symptoms of disordered eating, which is a spectrum of unhealthy eating patterns and behaviour.
Être un parent atteint d’un TDAH présente des défis uniques, mais aussi des atouts. En utilisant des stratégies et en recherchant des ressources, les parents peuvent créer un environnement harmonieux.
Researchers with expertise in parent-child relationships and child development offer 5 tips about how parents or caregivers can find a balance between children’s structured and unstructured time.
Parenting with ADHD presents unique challenges but also strengths. By using strategies for managing ADHD, and seeking resources when needed, parents can create a positive and fulfilling family life.
The tragic case of a 12-year-old boy who experienced sextortion highlights the importance of practical advice for parents on having conversations about sex, sextortion and healthy device habits.
Parents or caregivers who a child can return to in times of distress to receive comfort or protection provide a secure base for the child from which they feel safe to explore the world.
Any activity that you and your child enjoy can be educational, sometimes with just small tweaks.
With child and adolescent mental health problems on the rise, here is a step-by-step guide for caregivers for recognizing signs of mental distress and responding with support and resources.
The rate of suicide attempts in children and adolescents increased by 22 per cent during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic.
Given the clear importance of language skills for lifelong outcomes, it is critical to set children up early for language success.
The transition to a new school year will be an important time for students to focus on strategies for fostering positive mental health and well-being, and recognizing signs that help may be needed.
Si la guerre en Ukraine est un sujet inquiétant, l’éviter ne rassurera pas les enfants, bien au contraire. À tout âge ils ont besoin des mots pour apprivoiser leur anxiété. Quelques pistes.
How to have important conversations with kids about world events like those taking place in Ukraine, and how to tailor them based on age and maturity levels — from child psychologists.
When you layer a pandemic on top of back-to-school, many children may struggle with separation anxiety. Here are some strategies parents can use to help reduce anxiety in their children.
New research shows the dire effects of the pandemic on the mental health of children and youth, with as many as 25 per cent of young people affected. Immediate action can help address this distress.
Mothers’ well-being is crucial for children to flourish, but maternal mental health has suffered during COVID-19. Successful pandemic recovery for mothers and families depends on four factors.
Experts in child development and infectious disease help parents make informed decisions about Halloween and provide tips for communicating with children effectively.
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