It’s damn hard to raise a kid without yelling. The good news is that the occasional yell will not damage your child. The bad news is that if you’re constantly yelling, you just could be doing more harm than good to both you and your child. Much of the available evidence suggests that yelling can […]
Emotional intelligence
How to turn criticism into an opportunity to strengthen your child’s emotional intelligence
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 […]
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 […]