The effects of stress on the developing brain
Stress is a normal part of child development. However, toxic stress can increase a child’s risk of developing serious emotional, behavioural, and cognitive difficulties. It can also trigger illness. Let’s take a look at exactly how stress can affect the brain of a child. What is the brain’s role in managing stress? The brain is […]
How to stop your child’s whining
Whether your child whines every time you say no, or whines about eating dinner, going along on a shopping trip or cleaning up their room, whining is very tough to listen to. But why do children whine so much and what can be done to reduce or even stop whining completely? Why do children whine? […]
Ideas for your child to calm themselves at school
Navigating some childhood challenges can be stressful. Unfortunately, these challenges can appear at any time. When it happens at school, your child can feel overwhelmed, lonely and scared. Luckily, there are a few things you can teach your child to help them calm down when their emotions get out of control. Teaching your child to […]
What to say to a shy child
In today’s video blog I wanted to chat about the language we use around our children when they are not feeling confident. I see it happen so often. A child may be in a public space when her parents and unexpectedly she is confronted with an unfamiliar person, or even someone she knows but hasn’t […]
Childhood Trauma and it’s effects
Most of us logically and intuitively understand that when children experience trauma, it is likely going to affect them. But it is not until recently that neurological studies have helped us understand just how devastating and long lasting the impact of childhood trauma can be. What is childhood trauma? Childhood trauma is defined as […]
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Matters
Emotional intelligence is often more important than book smarts when it comes to being successful in life. IQ is a measure of how well someone might reason about the world. While emotional intelligence – or EQ for short – is about how well we understand our own and others’ reactions to the world. Being able […]
How to raise an emotionally intelligent child
An emotionally intelligent child is far more likely to achieve success in life than a child who struggles to manage his emotions. Here are some tips on how you can help your child develop his emotional intelligence. Hear and feel it Acknowledge your child’s feelings and empathise with them, even if you can’t do anything […]
IQ vs. EQ: Which One Is More Important?
The IQ vs EQ debate has been raging in popular media for a while now. Most of us understand the theory. “Book smarts” and “people smarts” might weigh in differently when it comes to determining success in life, right? We’ve heard supporters in the EQ corner shout that understanding emotions is way more important that […]
Separation Anxiety
How should you deal with separation anxiety? Although it can make life rather difficult for parents, separation anxiety is a normal stage of your child’s development. It is an indication that your child has formed a secure attachment to you and feels happy and safe when they’re with you. Being separated from you for short […]
5 negative emotions your child needs to experience
Everybody loves the positive emotions, right?! Bring on happiness, joy, pride and love by the truck full. But negative emotions make us feel uncomfortable and often, we do our utter best to avoid them. Yet, negative emotions are important. We probably all agree that people who are able to control their emotions navigate the difficulties […]
