Kids
The Psychological Impact of Absentee Parents
Families are all different and it’s not always possible for there to be two actively involved parents in a child’s life. There are many situational factors that prevent dual parenting in some families. Such circumstances often lead to diminished self-esteem…
The Psychological Impacts of Bullying in Children and Teens
We’ve all been there. In the playground, where one girl grabs another’s hair and yanks her backwards off the swing. In the lunchroom, where “the mean kid” smacks down a smaller boy’s tray, spilling his food. In the classroom, where…
How To Develop Healthy Sexuality In Children?
How a child learns to treat the other gender, and how the child feels about his or her own sexuality is an important part of his or her self-image. We prefer to talk about “building healthy sexuality” rather than “teaching…
The Ridiculously Thorough Guide to Coming Out
If you are an older Gen Z like me, there is a 1 out of 6 chance that you might be queer. Being queer comes with a lot of amazing experiences but also a lot of struggle if you come…
AN EXTENSIVE GUIDE TO CHILD TRAUMA (PART 3)
Whenever a child (0-18 years old) experiences a terrible event, it can cause shock or distress that leads to trauma. When a child experiences trauma, they may feel distraught, used up, and hurt. Know that adults are different from children,…
When to Tell Kids About Bad News Events – Part 2
We will now continue to discuss when to tell kids about bad news events. Sometimes, It’s OK Not to Share. Consuming all of the information and feeling like you have to check the latest disaster without providing some room to…
When to Tell Kids About Bad News Events – Part 1
It feels impossible to avoid bad headlines and news clips these days. As hard as it is to process all the negative things happening in the world as an adult, it’s even more challenging for children. That’s where parents come…
