An increasing number of people are saying that time-out is not an effective discipline tool. Time-out critics argue that time-in is more effective in the long term. They say that time-out is an “unnecessary evil” and serves to escalate misbehavior. Time-out, they say, does more harm than good. They’re wrong. If used appropriately, time-out is […]
How to turn criticism into an opportunity to strengthen your child’s emotional intelligence
8 Parenting Habits That Hold You Back
Big wins often require small steps. “Overnight success” is a myth that too often hides the pain, hard work, and failure associated with each and every success. Much like Hemingway’s description of how bankruptcy occurs, success occurs “gradually, then suddenly.” “Successful parenting” is pretty much the same. Few things occur “suddenly.” Everything – good and […]
Tips from a psychiatrist to help your child address and manage anxiety
Anxiety can have a large impact on how a child feels and functions, affecting their friendships, sleep, school life and general wellbeing. If you are worried that your child may have an anxiety disorder, Dr Hayley Van Zwanenberg – a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Priory Wellbeing Centre Oxford – has highlighted the steps parents […]
Why your child is distracted and how you can improve his/her attention
Lack of attention in children is a common problem, but “attention” is a tricky word because it does not refer to just one aspect of your child’s behavior. It may refer to an ability to complete a complex task, the presence (or absence) of some form of automaticity in the ability to perform tasks, an […]