It is natural for parents to want to protect their kids from things that scare them. Sometimes by wanting to prevent fear, parents can make the anxiety worse. Here are some suggestions to help you understand childhood anxiety and help your child learn to manage their feelings. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a familiar feeling […]

Anger is a normal human emotion. In fact, it is can be a healthy expression and release for pent-up feelings. When anger becomes uncontrollable, though, it can be destructive and lead to problems. Frequent, random outbursts may create problems at work and in personal relationships. Learn to manage anger and feel better. Anger Fallacies and […]

Some people may be more prone to addiction than others. People with an addictive personality often tend to have an excessive need to perform certain actions (e.g. overeat, drink, gamble, play video games, avoid eating, or use social media). These activities are not necessarily “bad” in moderation, however if you become addicted to them, can […]

Parenting is never easy, and raising a child with ADHD can be have particular challenges. The good news is that there are strategies you can use to make your parenting skills stronger and more effective for the child. Remember, ADHD is as frustrating for a child as it is for their guardians. They aren’t willfully […]

As parents, we often worry that if our child lies, there will be terrible consequences for them down the road. The correlation between childhood and lying is not fully understood, but it is likely that children may “tell fibs” because they feel guilty, fear punishment, or want to avoid disappointment from the adults they trust […]