Adolescence is a time of great change and development, both physically and emotionally. But what about the brain? How does it change during adolescence? The answer is: Alot! One of the most important things to understand about adolescent brain development is that it happens in different parts of the brain at different times. The limbic
While every parent knows that there is no such thing as a perfect parent, we still unconsciously strive to be one. The pursuit of perfection makes them feel guilty, shameful, and inadequate. To be a good parent, you don’t have to be perfect. Being good enough is actually the best. My earlier statement that we
Helicopters are fascinating types of aircraft. It can take off and land vertically, move in any direction, or remain stationary in the air due to its design. As helicopters hover overhead, helicopter parents supervise every aspect of their child’s life. Are you a helicopter parent? All helicopter parents share one characteristic: being overprotective. Some may
Is your child spending seemingly endless hours playing video games, which makes you wonder if he has a video game addiction. Even if he is addicted to video games, it is useful for you to understand what could have driven him to this point. Newly published research suggests that when parents have critical attitudes towards
Do you worry a lot and can’t seem to stop yourself? In this video, I will share with you the main reasons we worry and how we can get our worries under greater control. What is worry? We worry because the future is uncertain, and we fear losing control. But are we? Worrying can give
Father and son playing in the park at the sunset time. people having fun on the field. concept of friendly family and of summer vacation.father throwing his son in the air. You’ve had a hard day at work and are feeling stressed. You come home and try to spend some quality time with your child.
Playgrounds today are sterile in comparison with what they were like a century ago. When play became safer, people grew softer. Today, have we succeeded in producing the “Strawberry Generation”? In 2018, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a report urging paediatricians to prescribe play during visits. The authors described how increasing emphasis on academic
“Be careful!” Kids hear that from their parents a lot. How useful is it? Not very, actually. First of all, it does not teach the child to be careful. Rather, it only teaches them to be afraid. It gives them the sense that the world is full of danger and that bad things happen when
In 2013, Dutch children were named the happiest kids in the world by UNICEF. A few years before that, the Netherlands was named a prime example of childhood prosperity. In contrast, the U.K. and the U.S. ranked in the two lowest positions. When I read this, I wondered what the secret was. Stay tuned, and
Let’s talk about play and here are five crucial ways playing outside can help your child: Do what our parents did – send your children outside. Even better, go with them. Play with your child instead of just watching them play. By Parcsen Loke, Family Life Coach, Centre for Fathering. Ask Your Child: What is
