Archive for Children’s Issues
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When a child experiences trauma, whether through loss, neglect, abuse, witnessing violence, or chronic instability, it changes how their brain and body experience the world. Safety, trust, and connection become complicated things.
As a caregiver, it can be heartbreaking to (more…)
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The teenage years often feel like a puzzle. Why do teens take risks, react emotionally, or make decisions that seem impulsive? The answer lies in the brain. The adolescent brain is undergoing dramatic changes that make it fundamentally different from (more…)
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Every parent wants to raise a child who can handle emotions with confidence, who can calm themselves down after frustration, express feelings in healthy ways, and bounce back when things go wrong. But emotional regulation isn’t something you can tell (more…)
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Every child has moments of defiance. Talking back, refusing to listen, or throwing a tantrum over what seems like a minor issue are examples of these behaviors. It’s a normal part of development as kids test limits and learn a (more…)
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Children rarely need a rational or even apparent reason to act out and have an outburst. It’s part of their development, and let’s face it, we do live in a very overstimulating and overwhelming world. That said, there are points (more…)
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Play therapy opens up opportunities for children to use play as a medium for expressing their emotions, processing their personal experiences, and building their coping skills. This age-appropriate approach to therapy allows children to engage in their natural form of (more…)
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All parents want the best for their children. However, your actions could be doing more harm than good if you tend to have expectations of perfection or a fear of failure.
Chances are, you’re not doing it on purpose. Even (more…)
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August is known as Back-to-School Month. It’s when summer starts to wind down and the new school year quickly approaches. Stores swap out their swimsuits, flip-flops, and outdoor games for notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and lunchboxes.
As a parent, you’re likely (more…)
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Back-to-school time is just around the corner. While it’s an exciting time for both parents and kids, it can also stir up emotions that might have your child feeling a bit anxious.
Getting butterflies or feeling nervous about the first (more…)
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There are legal standards for who is considered an adult. However, things are a lot more complex than that. Some teens can feel and act more mature than plenty of adults. Other people in their 20s or beyond may feel (more…)