While most of us would agree that a good education should lead to a greater range of options later in life, the pressure to perform academically can also take its toll on children and young people. Regardless of how we define a 'good education' and...
Have you ever had that warm fuzzy feeling when an old friend remembers your birthday (and they aren't even on social media!), or weeks after a conversation about an injury you had, your colleague asks how your back...
Growing up with a narcissistic parent is not only traumatic in nature, but also debilitating and detrimental. As a child growing up with a parent like this, one is loved on conditions - that is, as long as the child meets the parent’s needs,...
We all want our children to be happy and healthy. How can we really tell if they have something on their minds? Are they feeling anxious, are they not telling us something, are they able to articulate how they feel? Feeling low, angry and not sure...
The rocky road of attachment and relationships Relationships are arguably the most fundamental part of our lives. Whether we have them or have lost them, or find ourselves aching to leave or improve them, the topic of relationships is the single...
Children are taught, very early on in life, to live under pressure. They have to behave, learn fast, know the right answer, be the best, win, and never fail - in other words, they have to be perfect children. School, as well as parents, believe...
There is so much exposure for our children in society, with such easy access to social media and an increase in cyberbullying, self-harm, low self-esteem, social isolation, family and peer relationships, depression, suicidal thoughts, identity,...
Therapy is something many only consider going to as an adult, but in fact, it can be beneficial to take your children to see an expert as well. Whether it’s an issue at home, school or mental health concerns that motivate you to go, therapists...
A child spreads their wings and prepares to leave the family nest, as all children must. This is a painful process for everyone, but surviving well in adulthood depends upon a healthy break away from our primary caregivers. Children leave, in order...
Kids worry. Feeling anxious, having doubts, or being worried is pretty normal at any age. For those who are experiencing OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), they may feel unable to stop focusing on those feelings - no matter how much they want...
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