by ChildPsych | Dec 12, 2021 | Parent guidance
Parenting is one of the most important jobs. But, it can also be one of the hardest. Every stage in raising children brings more questions and difficult choices. However, honest, open and informative conversations about the challenges of parenting are often rare. This...
by ChildPsych | Nov 25, 2021 | Early Childhood Development
It is very well known that, during the early stages of development, kids’ hands play a major role in their interactions with their parents, peers and teachers. Specifically, the importance of their fingers in the early development of numerical abilities has been...
by ChildPsych | Nov 25, 2021 | Parent guidance
Kids of all ages are exposed to ideas about their bodies by peers, parents, the media and other sources. Starting in primary school, kids quickly become aware of body image as they start to compare themselves to others. By the time they reach adolescence,...
by ChildPsych | Oct 28, 2021 | Parent guidance
Promoting independence is a key component of allowing your child to feel capable and respected. This is why independent play is so important. True independent play is when time is forgotten and your child can be a creator, safe in the hub of their own imagination and...
by ChildPsych | Sep 9, 2021 | Parent guidance
Whether your child tunes out completely when you tell him to clean his room or he keeps throwing his toys around when you tell him to stop, getting your child to listen can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Children not listening is one of the most frequent...
