Emotional Health
Anxiety Headaches Can Be a Symptom of an Overwhelming Emotional State -- Parents raising children today do not have the same level of community support that was once evident. Teachers, no longer have the full and unwavering support of parents anymore, which in turn allows kids to act up and get away with it because no one is willing to do anything about it. The support mechanism for those doing the work of raising our next generations is in tatters. Thinking about these things can be quite overwhelming.
How to Spot Low Self Esteem in Your Child -- Self esteem in children is very important. If the issue is neglected, the child personalities when grown up will be affected. There are few things parents should observe from their children to determine the self esteem of their children.
7 Tips to Reduce Divorce Pain on Children -- What can parents do to reduce the pain of divorce on children? This is the question that hopefully goes through the mind of families nearing, or in the middle, of a divorce. Separation of parents, and the common bickering associated with divorce, is very difficult on a child. However, there are a number of things you can do as a parent to reduce the disruptions in your child's life.
How to Raise Happy, Self-Confident Children -- If you want to be a successful parent, you need to take time to fully understand what your children need in order to be self-confident, happy, and healthy.
Misdiagnosis of Depression in Teens -- Depression is one of the most common diseases in teenagers. If your teen has problem of sleep, appetite, motivation, and social or family relationships, it means he has a problem of depression. A bad temper may also serve as a sign of depression. Some people think depression means sorrow on sadness only, but this is wrong.
Evade the Mental Trauma of Childhood Obesity -- An obese child is often confronted with psychological distress. Teasing and bullying children about their appearance can affect their self esteem and make them lose their self-confidence. It can lead to isolation and depression at a young age.
How Do We Stop Bullying? -- How does it feel to be bullied and teased? Hopefully it is something we will never experience. Being a mother this is a topic very close to my heart. I live with dread that my child will be bullied. Every parent wants to protect their child but bullying often happens away from the eyes of adults. It is deliberate and is meant to harm.
Parenting Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) -- The causes of ODD are unknown, but many parents report that their ODD child was more rigid and demanding than the child's siblings from an early age. The symptoms are usually seen in multiple settings, but may be more noticeable at home or at school. Five to fifteen percent of all school-age children have ODD. Biological and environmental factors may have a role.
Self Worth: Learning to Love Ourselves -- We receive messages from our parents and other important persons throughout our childhood years concerning whether and under what conditions we are good or worthy.
Intoxicating the Young Mind and the Restless Spirit -- Youth is characterized by exuberance and gaiety. Throwing all caution to the wind, they are adventurous in nature and are typically curious about anything that arouse their interests. Their young minds are comparable to a sponge that absorbs practically anything it touches, and their restless spirits can become reckless and uninhibited if not properly guided and reined in.
