10 ways to say I love you
May 1, 2013
If only our children knew how much we love them. To leave no doubt, here are 10 ways to tell them…
Psychology
Is your child manipulating you?
April 27, 2013
You often feel like your child is trying to manipulate you and you don’t like that behavior? We explore the reasons why children manipulate and how to deal with it effectively.
Children's fear of the dentist
March 13, 2013
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.
Afraid of the dark
November 19, 2012
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.
Let them believe in Santa!
November 8, 2012
Should we let our kids believe in Santa Claus and the whole holiday magic? Absolutely, and psychoeducator Solène Bourque tells us why.
Rivalry between siblings
November 1, 2012
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.
Believing in fairytales
October 26, 2012
Should we tell fictitious stories to our kids? Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the baby-delivering Stork, the Tooth Fairy ?
When children are separated
August 23, 2012
Your eldest is starting daycare or school, your children will be separated for the first time and you are wondering you can prepare them so they go through this new stage smoothly?
When the oldest wants to take care of the youngest
July 31, 2012
When a new baby arrives in the household, the eldest child often tends to want to assert his place in the family. This is the perfect time to teach him about responsibilities!
I never see my friends because of my child!
July 9, 2012
If it is acceptable for a while to see no one because the family just got bigger, there comes a time when we want to resume our social life. But if our child endlessly goes berserk, how do we do it?
The «No» Stage
March 18, 2012
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!
10 tips to comfort your toddler
February 11, 2012
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.
Do toys have a gender?
December 18, 2011
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.
Baby discovers his sexuality
July 20, 2011
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.
Little emperors
May 29, 2011
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?
How childhood abuse gets under the skin
April 24, 2011
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.
On the Road to Mental Positive Health
January 3, 2011
Research now shows that mental health issues often have their roots in early childhood. Let’s take a look.
Parent-child attachment
September 21, 2010
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.
Building a bond that lasts a lifetime
May 17, 2010
From the first months of his life, a child will build bonds that will be decisive in his development. A few explanations.
