by ChildPsych | Nov 26, 2022 | Parent guidance
As a parent, your feelings about your child’s friends are likely coming from a gut instinct that they may not be a good influence on your child in some way. But the best thing you can do is to help your child navigate their friendship, rather than trying to...
by ChildPsych | Sep 21, 2022 | Parent guidance
In today’s modern world where children are literally “growing up digital”, it’s essential to help them learn safe and healthy concepts of digital use. Here are six key tips to help you parent in the digital age: How to parent in the digital age Talk to...
by ChildPsych | Sep 5, 2022 | Emotional Development
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...
by ChildPsych | Aug 11, 2022 | Parent guidance
There’s a lot of evidence that shows positive communication between parents and teachers helps to improve the academic performance and confidence of children. You don’t need to wait for parent-teacher meetings to start communicating with your child’s teacher. You can...
by ChildPsych | Jul 28, 2022 | Parent guidance, Social Development
From social media to video games, increasingly more technological offerings are fighting for your kids’ attention these days. The growing presence and accessibility of technology in children’s lives, from their very first year through their teenage years, is a...