Tests and Stress

Afraid of the dark

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.

October 30, 2023
Nervous Tics In Children

Nervous Tics In Children

She gnaws at her nails while her play buddy cracks his fingers. Why are some children likely to develop nervous symptoms?

October 2, 2023
How to talk about drugs with children

How to talk about drugs with children

You must find the right words, the right moment, the good examples... How can you inform your children without scaring them or making them want to try it out?

August 7, 2023
Phobias

Phobias

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?

April 24, 2023
Fear and anxiety in children

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
My child bites his nails

My child bites his nails

As many as one in three children bite their nails, some as young as 2 or 3 years old, but it is usually around 8 years old that they develop this habit. 

August 8, 2015
Children's fear of the dentist

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
Child sexual abuse

Child sexual abuse

Abuse often difficult to notice because the abuser does not use his fists but uses seduction, threats and blackmail instead.

February 17, 2012
How childhood abuse gets under the skin

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