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.
Psychology
Comfort, play, teach: 10 tips to comfort your toddler
The best way to comfort a toddler is to make them forget about their growing tooth or their little accident… Here are 10 ways to make them forget all their problems!
July 3, 2023
10 ways to say I love you
If only our children knew how much we love them. To leave no doubt, here are 10 ways to tell them…
May 15, 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
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
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
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
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.
December 21, 2015
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.
March 13, 2013
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.
November 1, 2012
When children are separated
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?
August 23, 2012
When the oldest wants to take care of the youngest
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!
July 31, 2012
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.
November 13, 2011
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.
August 14, 2011
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?
May 29, 2011
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.
May 29, 2011
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.
