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.
Children
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
How to talk to your kids about tragedies
Sometimes, an event is awful enough to be on everyone’s mind and lips. How can we make sure that it does not upset our children?
January 25, 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
Helping children develop friendships
In the first years of life, young children learn a lot from relationships with other children of the same age (i.e. their peers).
October 31, 2012
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
Understanding aggressive behaviour
Early childhood is a critical period for learning how to control aggressive behaviours. And it is possible to intervene at the right time to channel these behaviours
January 15, 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
Should we worry about aggressive behaviour?
The seriousness and frequency of aggressive acts is what differentiates a child that acts “normally” from a child with a chronic behavioural problem. Should we be worried about it?
June 12, 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
My son plays like a girl
Out with the cars and dinosaurs, your son prefers princess costumes, dolls and fairies? Does your child’s behaviour worry you? This type of reaction is normal there is no need to panic.
May 15, 2011
Sowing the seeds of friendship
For some, sowing the seeds of friendship is easy and happens naturally, but for others, it requires a bit of effort. Here are a few tips to help you support your children.
January 10, 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.
