Helping your child deal with separation anxietyRUTH MASON
Always greet visitors with a smile, even if you have a child hanging on your leg. Be happy and show your happiness with an acknowledgement. “Hi there!” is a good way to start a relationship. You may be wondering, “What do you mean be inquisitive?” I mean ask the parent a questi...
For younger children who are nervous about separating, suggest taking a special object to school that reminds him of home. A reassuring note in a child’s lunch can also help ease separation anxiety. The first day of school: Have your child go to school with a friend for the first couple...
“But it’s amazing how quiet they are when it comes to Friends for Life. Even the most confident are a bit tentative and cautious because it’s to do with emotions.” Tips to help your child with anxiety *Listen to your child's fears – no matter how trivial they may...
There is a big difference in dropping off a child who is ‘happy’ to go, rather than having to fight or struggle to ‘make’ a child go with the other parent, especially if they are frightened. There is so much in between these lines that she and I have gone through but trust me...
a child and may lead them to believe that they must choose a side, or that they will permanently lose a parent. This type of behavior can, as a result, lead to both emotional and behavioral problems. To avoid this, parents should agree not to discuss problems with their children. ...
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In the long run, unhealthy coping mechanisms can lead to your child developing depression, anxiety, and even an addiction to substances later on life.Factually, 1 in 8 Americans are alcoholics, and your teen does not need to be a part of that statistic, nor endure mental conditions that ...
That said, take age into consideration. A child of sixteen wouldn't need the same sugar-coated explanation of a child of six. If you feel like a broad explanation would cause more harm than good, decide how much or how little to tell them with your partner. ...
Saying something like, “did you know that it was around this time of the year that you were hospitalized with that infection and almost died? That must have been such a scary time for you. Would you like to talk about that?” can really de-escalate the behaviours the child is demonstra...