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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!
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10 tips to comfort your toddler
The best way to comfort a toddler is to make him forget about his growing tooth or his little accident… Here are 10 ways to make him forget all his problems.
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Do toys have a gender?
Here’s a delicate question if there ever was one, because it’s not only a trivial choice of toy for your child; it carries at much deeper meaning of personal and social values.
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Parent-child attachment
Feelings of trust and security help your child to become independent and face the challenges of childhood and more difficult situations. The parent-child attachment is all about trust.
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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.
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Rivalry between siblings
Relationships between brothers and sisters are often made of complicity, happy memories and bonding. However, we have to admit that these relationships sometimes have their share of jealousy and rivalry.
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How childhood abuse gets under the skin
Early life environment can produce chemical changes in the genes that affect brain development, and these changes may help explain why abuse and neglect early in life results in a high risk for suicidal behaviour years later.
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Baby discovers his sexuality
Soon after birth, the newborn experiments his sexuality! It is already present in utero and it keeps developing the whole life through, even though it is expressed differently according to your age.
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Little emperors
Who are they and what are the causes of this growing social phenomenon? What can we do as parents to avoid having a little emperor?
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Building a bond that lasts a lifetime
From the first months of his life, a child will build bonds that will be decisive in his development. A few explanations.
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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.
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Children's fear of the dentist
Some children have a huge fear of the dentist! In some cases, it’s the parents’ and grandparents’ bad experiences - in another era - that fuel these fears.
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On the Road to Mental Positive Health
Research now shows that mental health issues often have their roots in early childhood. Let’s take a look.
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Believing in fairytales
Should we tell fictitious stories to our kids? Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the baby-delivering Stork, the Tooth Fairy ?
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