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.
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.
She gnaws at her nails while her play buddy cracks his fingers. Why are some children likely to develop nervous symptoms?
“On Saturday I have a dinner at my sister’s house, on Sunday, I have brunch with Mary and then I have to help Caroline move out. I am overwhelmed!” And I did not want to do any of that!
Small ailments are common among children and it is sometimes difficult for parents to separate the real physical pain from the little imaginary pain.
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?
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?
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?
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!
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.
Do you feel stuck in an endless spiral of sadness and anger? Your child is cracking and your family is going down? Some situations require professional help.
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.
In this short article, I suggest taking a moment to reflect and meditate on who you are as a parent and as a person… loved, lovable and loving.