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.
Tests and Stress
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
Differentiating between your child's real or fake pain
Small ailments are common among children and it is sometimes difficult for parents to separate the real physical pain from the little imaginary pain.
May 15, 2023
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
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
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
Stress... Do children feel it too?
How can you help your children deal effectively with stressful situations? Here is what I consider to be helpful tools.
September 21, 2020
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
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
You know your child is up to no good when…
The moms on our Facebook page wanted to share with you the funniest and most common telltale signs that let you know your child is up to no good!
October 10, 2012
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
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
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.
