Calm to the storm

When looking at how to fix separation anxiety in children, it is important to understand the root cause of the anxiety. By understanding what our children are feeling, and why, we become better equipped to be able to support them through their tricky moments, and help them to come out stronger. What causes separation anxiety in young children? The first thing it is important to know is that separation anxiety is normal. Between the ages of six months and three years old, most children will exhibit signs of separation anxiety in some form. As babies grow, they are constantly learning. One big development is the understanding that things and people…

If I had heard people talking about how to survive children’s birthday parties before I was a mother, I would have thought them miserable. What could be more lovely than children’s birthday parties? Who asks how to survive something so joyful? You may find the first few parties are indeed wonderful. They are too young to have friends, so the guest list consists of your friends and family. All your favourite people come and enjoy the cuteness of your toddler. The dynamic changes, however, when a child starts school. Now your child has friends, so the guest list includes a lot more little people, along with parents you don’t know.…

When you teach your child about hygiene, you will probably find that the challenge isn’t showing them how to stay clean. Children are smart, and understand from an early age how teeth brushing, hand soap, and showers work. The main problem you are likely to encounter is how to teach your child the importance of hygiene. They might know how to shower, or bathe, but they showered already this month, so do they really need to do it again? Even more so, if you can convince them that being clean is good, motivating them to engage regularly in daily hygiene tasks can be difficult. Knowing how to use a toothbrush…

Today we will be examining if children can understand the difference between lies and their imagination. If they do, from what age? We all want our little ones to be truthful. It is important, however, to ensure that our expectations match their development. So let’s look at what cognitive developments may be in play? The difference between reality and imagination Before we ask if children understand the difference between lies and imagination, we need to ask if they understand the difference between reality and imagination. This is important, because if a child does not know that what they are saying is not factual, it follows that they are not intentionally…

Many parents struggle to overcome school avoidance. If it is a battle right now, you are not alone. The fact that it is a common issue is, sadly, a small consolation when school drop-off is in five minutes and your child refuses to put on their shoes. Today we will look at some proactive ways that you can work with your child who fights going to school school. Why children avoid school Although it looks like defiance, school avoidance is usually a result of anxiety. The cause of the anxiety will vary from child to child, so when overcoming school avoidance it helps to try and work out is upsetting…