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How to Use Praise Constructively
Times have changes so much from the ‘good old days’ when our parents were drilled and threatened (or worse) into…
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Building Emotional Literacy in Children
Parental support is essential for developing communication and also in discerning and articulating emotional states and needs. Regulating one’s own…
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Teaching Children to Make Decisions
Making (and committing to) decisions can sometimes be a very challenging task for children. And yet, it can also be…
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Coping with the Stress of Starting the New School Year
It’s that time of the year again when parents and children are feeling growing anxiety over getting back to school…
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Coping with “Back to School” Anxiety for Secondary-Schoolers
Each year of secondary school brings a whole range of new concerns for your teenager. Here are some tips to…
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Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
Mental health problems in young children and adolescents are common, ranging from 7% of children to 22% of teenagers (European…
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Self-Esteem
A child who believes in himself and has developed a degree of self-reliance is more likely to be able to…
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Conquering the Worry Monster
Many children experience life as overwhelming: they are plagued by worries which significantly affect their well-being. These crop up in…
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Conquering the Fear Monster
Fear is a natural part of a child’s development that stems from our self-preservation. Unfortunately these instincts are sometimes not…
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Conquering the Bully Monster
When children become bullies, parents are often at a loss on how to manage this challenging behaviour. Understanding why children…
