Category: Chidren Mental Health
Is My Child Being Bullied? Early Signs
What is bullying? Let’s start by saying that not every painful or difficult social situation your child encounters is bullying. To clarify, bullying is defined as the repeated and intentional negative actions by one or more individuals. It includes both overt and more concealed behaviours intended to exert real or perceived power over victims. More…
Are Time-Outs Damaging? What Modern Psychology Says About Discipline
For decades, time-outs have been one of the most commonly recommended discipline strategies for children. Many parents were taught that removing a child from a situation helps them “cool down,” reflect, and learn self-control. But today, many parents are asking a different question: Are time-outs actually helpful, or could they be doing harm? Modern psychology…
