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 […]
Emotional intelligence
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 […]
What to do when your child is unable to manage emotions on his or her own
Much has been written about the benefits of developing your child’s self-regulation skills. Self-regulation helps your child concentrate, it makes it easier for her to express and deal with her emotions, and it fosters positive social, academic and psychological outcomes. We now know that encouraging conversations around emotions in our day-to-day activities helps children strengthen […]