Afraid of the dark
It’s normal and very common for young children to be afraid of the dark, and it usually starts between the ages of 2 and 4 years old.
Children
Nervous Tics In Children
She gnaws at her nails while her play buddy cracks his fingers. Why are some children likely to develop nervous symptoms?
October 2, 2023
Differentiating between your child's real or fake pain
Small ailments are common among children and it is sometimes difficult for parents to separate the real physical pain from the little imaginary pain.
May 15, 2023
How to deal with your child’s flaws
She argues, he dramatizes, they are never satisfied, they are always late… How should parents deal with these small and big flaws that drive them mad?
May 15, 2023
Say YES as often as you can!
If “no” is necessary for children and teenagers, it remains a word to be used in moderation because it can bring on a feeling of helplessness in children. What if you told them yes instead?
May 1, 2023
Phobias
The many fears of children should not worry parents except if they become phobias. Where is the line between the two and how do we cross it?
April 24, 2023
The «No» Stage
Although this period is called the « assertion stage », it’s by saying « NO » most of the time that children will experience it! A period that is not always easy to live!
April 17, 2023
Fear and anxiety in children
What’s that sound? How can you calm your children when they’re scared of loud noises? Explore what is triggering their fear and find out how you can be a calming presence.
March 20, 2023
The little favourite
Is it really possible to love one child more than the other? This fear goes through many parents’ minds. Yet it is true that we do not love all our children the same way, without necessarily preferring one to another.
March 20, 2023
Kids' love stories
Most children will experience at least one « love story » before reaching puberty. What about your child? Have they already had a first love?
February 13, 2023
What is love, mom?
Love is many things and you will know what it is when you see it. Is that a good explanation? No? Let’s try harder...
January 23, 2023
Let them believe in Santa!
Should we let our kids believe in Santa Claus and the whole holiday magic? Absolutely, and psychoeducator Solène Bourque tells us why.
December 19, 2022
Do you ever repeat yourself?
Did you know that an adult repeats a request to his child three to five times on average? And you? How many times do you repeat? Too many, I suppose.
August 22, 2022
How to calm your children when they’re scared of loud noises
Are excessive noises starting to spook your little ones? Explore what’s triggering their fear and find out how you can be a calming presence.
November 1, 2021
Stress... Do children feel it too?
How can you help your children deal effectively with stressful situations? Here is what I consider to be helpful tools.
September 21, 2020
I don’t recognize my child anymore
You raised your child well by teaching them politeness and respect... or so you thought. Have you noticed a change in behavior in your child? Are you starting to worry? Read up on this completely normal phase that all children go through.
May 18, 2020
Believing in fairytales
Should we tell fictitious stories to our kids? Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the baby-delivering Stork, the Tooth Fairy?
November 25, 2019
How to: Dealing with your child's first heartbreak
With their little eyes full of tears, your son or daughter swears that they will never fall in love again. A child’s first heartbreak is devastating. Can we pick up the pieces of their broken hearts?
February 18, 2019
Performance stress in primary school
Is your child stressed out and anxious before an exam or sports competition? Could they be experiencing too much performance stress?
January 15, 2018
The age of reason: Understanding this major turning point in your child’s life
Your child is no longer a baby, but isn’t quite a teenager either. How do you explain his or her sudden onset of logic and rationality?
July 31, 2017
What happened to Teflon kids?
Are Teflon kids still around? Why don’t we hear about these children who were mentioned everywhere a few years ago? Do Teflon kids still exist?
