Improve Insomnia With These Sleep Tips
Children can experience insomnia, too, and their sleepless nights can impact the entire family. For parents, watching a child struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep can be both frustrating
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Autumn Nights: The Importance of Sleep for Your Child’s Emotional Health
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, the rhythm of life changes. Autumn brings shorter days and longer nights, reminding us of the importance of rest and
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Even Teens Have Separation Anxiety: Essential Advice for Parents
It’s completely normal for teenagers to experience worry or anxiety; it’s a typical part of growing up. However, many parents who come to my private practice are often surprised to
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“Beyond ‘Don’t Worry’: Why Reassurance Isn’t Enough to Ease Your Child’s Anxiety”
As parents, our instinct is to protect our children from discomfort and distress. When our child expresses anxiety or fear, our immediate response is often to reassure them. We might
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Talking Helps: Explaining Anxiety to Children
It’s not uncommon for children to experience anxiety without fully understanding what they are feeling. Especially for those who are perfectionists, anxious feelings might mistakenly be accepted as a normal
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Unravelling Anxiety Disorders: The Six Types that Affect Children
Although there is no single factor that causes anxiety, it is crucial to differentiate between typical anxiety and an anxiety disorder.in this article, I’ll outline six types of anxiety disorders
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Anxiety in Children: Recognising the Key Signs for Parents
As parents, it’s natural to worry about your children’s well-being, especially when it comes to their mental health. Anxiety is a common issue that many children face and can control
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“Parenting with Peace: Strategies to Stay Calm and Centered”
Parenting is a remarkable and fulfilling journey, but it can bring many moments of powerlessness. This can often lead to us being triggered and a longing for inner peace can
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6 Actions To Avoid During A Meltdown or Tantrum: Calming Emotional Storms
Parenting can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that we don’t have to be flawless all the time. During times of emotional turmoil in our children, it’s important to
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Meltdowns, Anger, and Tantrums: Navigating Emotional Storms
As a parent, you’ve probably experienced your fair share of emotional storms with your child. Sometimes they come out of nowhere like lightening, so dealing with tantrums, meltdowns, and anger
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Positive Discipline Versus Punishment: Choosing the Path to Effective Parenting
I totally understand how challenging it can be when our children question our authority. It’s a common theme that many parents face in my practice. Finding the right balance in
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Sandplay Therapy: Building Bridges to Healing
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your child. When they’re struggling, it can be heartbreaking to watch and you may feel helpless. “If you
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