Children
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.
Psychology
Children
Children
How to deal with your child’s flaws
She argues, he dramatizes, they are never satisfied, they are always late… How should parents deal with these small and big flaws that drive them mad?
May 15, 2023
Children
Say YES as often as you can!
If “no” is necessary for children and teenagers, it remains a word to be used in moderation because it can bring on a feeling of helplessness in children. What if you told them yes instead?
May 1, 2023
Children
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
Children
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
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
Woman and Mother
Consulting a family therapist
Do you feel stuck in an endless spiral of sadness and anger? Your child is cracking and your family is going down? Some situations require professional help.
March 20, 2023
Children
The little favourite
Is it really possible to love one child more than the other? This fear goes through many parents’ minds. Yet it is true that we do not love all our children the same way, without necessarily preferring one to another.
March 20, 2023
Woman and Mother
To truly love your children, you must truly love yourself
In this short article, I suggest taking a moment to reflect and meditate on who you are as a parent and as a person… loved, lovable and loving.
March 6, 2023
Children
Kids' love stories
Most children will experience at least one « love story » before reaching puberty. What about your child? Have they already had a first love?
February 13, 2023
Children
What is love, mom?
Love is many things and you will know what it is when you see it. Is that a good explanation? No? Let’s try harder...
January 23, 2023
Children
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.
