It is important that parents realize that developing self-esteem in children is an important part of raising them to become well-adjusted, confident adults. Self-esteem is not arrogance; self-esteem is not ego; self-esteem is one’s overall emotional evaluation of one’s own worth. Self-esteem encompasses emotions such as pride, shame, despair and triumph, and beliefs such as […]

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If your child does not seem to have grown out of the “I want it NOW” phase, and seemingly does not have the self-control they should, they may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This may lead them to act very compulsively, get into trouble at school and at home, or even with their peers. […]

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These days, children are given intelligence tests by the time they turn five. This is very important as it helps teachers and parents to identify particularly gifted children, as well as children who are struggling, so that appropriate interventions can be made. Often, however, children may score low on a child IQ test simply because […]

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Raising a toddler can be a trying time of your life as this is the age at which children become extremely opinionated. The “terrible two’s” are a well known hurdle to overcome during this stage. However one of the bigger problems that parents face is how to get their toddler to sleep. Why Do Toddlers […]

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Middle Child Syndrome occurs when there are three children in a family. The birth order is hugely influential on the personality of a child; research has shown that most of the U.S. Presidents were either the first-born or first-born son in a family, as were all but 2 of the first astronauts that were sent […]

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All of us have trouble sleeping, especially when it comes to nightmares, at some time or the other, and so do children, specifically between the ages of three and six years. Nightmares are nothing to be concerned about unless they become a problem that keeps your youngster awake at night. Nightmares can be very vivid […]

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One thing that all parents look out for with great trepidation is the terrible two’s stage. This is a stage that is well known as being one of the most difficult that parents have to face while bringing up their children. An important thing to remember is that the terrible two’s stage is often ‘in […]

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One of the main milestones in childhood is learning time telling. This is something that can be taught to any child 4 years old or older (and many younger children are also able to learn to tell the time). This is not something that has to wait until kindergarten. Your child can get a head […]

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For many reasons people may find themselves spending a lonely Christmas this year without their partners. This is one of the hardest periods of the year to face alone, especially as it is usually meant to be a time for friends and family to enjoy together. Although it is very difficult to get through, there […]

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There are many challenges that face single parents, but having a single parent Christmas may be one of the worst. This is a time for family, but when your family is broken it can be an emotionally difficult (as well as a financially difficult) part of the year to get through. However, there are ways […]

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