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 […]
Emotional intelligence
When the bully is a teacher: Practical tips to deal with emotional abuse in school
The effects of bullying on a child are no different when the bully is a teacher than when the bully is another child. A bullied child is a child slowly dying inside, and low self-esteem, panic attacks, anxiety, low grades and depression-related symptoms are all common among victims, irrespective of who does the bullying. Much […]
Science says this one thing could be more important than reading and writing skills
Reading and writing skills are often flaunted as the essential skills kids need to learn in early childhood but what if other skills could be more important for their social, academic and psychological development? Over the last few years, an increasing number of researchers have proven that emotional regulation lies at the center of your […]
Cultivating Empathy: 4 Easy Ways to Raise a Kid Who Cares
One Thing Every Parent Must Know About Problem Behavior
One of the biggest problems associated with anxiety in children is that it is frequently mistaken for problem behavior. Part of the problem lies in the fact that the behavior of highly anxious children closely mimics the behavior of children with behavioral disorders such as ADHD, learning disorders, or oppositional defiant behavior. Such behavior may […]