by ChildPsych | Aug 19, 2021 | Parent guidance
Getting your child to help with chores can teach her valuable skills and important values. It can assist with the development of responsibility, self-reliance and organisational skills. It can also help with promoting interpersonal skills, including talking clearly,...
by ChildPsych | Aug 6, 2021 | Parent guidance
While screens are a part of today’s culture and an easy way to keep your child busy, there are health benefits related to reducing screen time. That said, setting limits on TV and computer games for kids isn’t easy in today’s screen-filled world. But...
by ChildPsych | Jun 20, 2021 | Parent guidance
Mom (or dad) guilt is the feeling of anxiousness, doubt, or uncertainty felt when you think you’re failing to meet certain expectations. This guilt may be temporary, for example feeling bad about not packing healthy lunches for school every other day. Or it can...
by ChildPsych | Mar 8, 2021 | Early Childhood Development, Education, Parent guidance
If you’re a parent, one of the things you are definitely going to want to be able to know how to do is to make home made paint. It’s exactly the kind of magic trick you are going to need up your sleeve for those unexpected situations. Like when it rains...
by ChildPsych | Feb 18, 2021 | Parent guidance
As an adult, you know how difficult it can be to stand up for yourself in certain situations. Being assertive is a skill that has to be learnt over time, ideally from a young age. The benefits of being assertive include enhanced self-confidence, understanding your...
