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Truths about Anxiety

MYTH 1- ANXIETY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE RARE. Sadly, anxiety disorders in children are common, and the number of children diagnosed continues to

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Looking at Separation Anxiety

Definition Separation anxiety is a very functional emotional response that children appropriately experience when separated from a caregiver. Separation anxiety refers to excessive fear or

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When less is more…

As parents our main priority has to be our children. When things are running as normal; school intact, smooth routines, fairly set schedules, we feel

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Measuring Maturity

Is your child mature enough for his age… Often when you hear parents talking about maturity, you hear them refer to their children as being

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Truths about Anxiety

MYTH 1- ANXIETY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE RARE. Sadly, anxiety disorders in children are common, and the number of children diagnosed continues to

Read More »

Looking at Separation Anxiety

Definition Separation anxiety is a very functional emotional response that children appropriately experience when separated from a caregiver. Separation anxiety refers to excessive fear or

Read More »

When less is more…

As parents our main priority has to be our children. When things are running as normal; school intact, smooth routines, fairly set schedules, we feel

Read More »

Measuring Maturity

Is your child mature enough for his age… Often when you hear parents talking about maturity, you hear them refer to their children as being

Read More »

Signs of a Gifted Child

What is giftedness There are several definitions of giftedness, but for simplicity we can think of giftedness in children as having an ability that is

Myths and misunderstandings about ADHD

Even though ADHD is a scientifically researched concept and has been around for many years there are many myths that still exist about the learning

How to praise and encourage a child

Praising a child can be an effective way to motivate good behaviour and increase a child’s self-worth and self-concept. However, not all praise is created

Calendar 2020

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