There are various strategies and educational tools which can help children develop and maintain mental health such as the substitution of negative thoughts for realistic thoughts, teaching to manage/channel their emotions and the learning of productive behavior even when faced with adversity. The development of mental strength comes about with the building of resilience, self…… Continue reading Raising Emotionally Healthy Children
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5 Behaviors Children Should Never Be Exposed To
If you ask around, most adults feel they didn’t get the parents they deserved; many still deal with the repercussions of childhood wounds and trauma. After so many years of research it is safe to say problems experienced during childhood leave emotional wounds which will affect the quality of life the child will have…… Continue reading 5 Behaviors Children Should Never Be Exposed To
Praising Our Children: When Praising Becomes Destructive
If you are a parent, work with or care for children, then you most likely are aware of the countless amounts of self help books out there giving tips on how to treat and help a child build his/her self esteem. Most of those books talk about the importance of praising during childhood; something that…… Continue reading Praising Our Children: When Praising Becomes Destructive
How To Help A Difficult Child
Let’s talk about “difficult” children; first let me be clear this article like many articles, is simply for reference as no child is identical to another. This is not a simple topic to address, in fact there is no manual, no parenting book, no specific advise from other parents or even our own experience with…… Continue reading How To Help A Difficult Child
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