This is a recent article from my newsletter on the role parental behavior plays in helping kids with anxiety sleep better (or keeps them struggling). If you find this useful, please feel free to subscribe below. I recently recorded a new episode ofThe Sleep Editwhere Arielle and I interviewe...
Nine- to 12-year-olds are already using GenAI in apps, games and interactive toys. Using terms that your preteen understands, you can explain that GenAI and AI for kids is like the magical Book of Admittance in the Harry Potter series, or the self-writing book in the movie “The NeverE...
While it's important to stay informed, constant exposure to news coverage—especially images or videos of destruction—can increase fear and anxiety in children. Monitor what they're watching, and if possible, limit their exposure altogether. "Children do not have the capacity to process these im...
Being away from parents during sleep can cause anxiety, leading to bedtime resistance and tantrums. Tantrums can also occur after naps or when a toddler wakes up from a nap, often due to grogginess or disrupted sleep cycles. Reducing Toddler Tantrums at Bedtime Establish a consistent routine....
For one thing, stress is a kind of mental burden caused by nervousness oranxiety. In modern society, stress is mostly caused by the high requirements orheavy burden from surroundings or us, such as stress from peers or stress ineconomy. If we cannot handle the stress well, we would be ea...
I want to share with you today some of the strategies that I teach. Please keep in mind that while the ideas below can bring stress relief to many, if you suspect your child has higher levels ofanxietythan what seems normal, you may want to check in with your healthcare provider. ...
5.Help children put test in perspective.Many kids base their self-worth on how well they do on a test and put a lot of pressure on themselves to perform well. They equate failing a test to them being failures. Explain to kids that although scoring good marks on exams is important, how...
begin to grow apart as they get older and find that they have less in common than they once did. And don’t forget about general misunderstandings. Kids aren’t always well-equipped to explain their thoughts and emotions clearly, which can sometimes end up in arguments that lead to break...
some parents may feel the desire to keep the severity of news to themselves– to protect their children from sadness,anxiety, stress, andfear. While this may be a normal gut reaction for parents, avoiding these conversations, or downplaying the severity of the situation, can actually be worse...
How can I tell if my child is being cyberbullied and what should I do first? Cyberbullying often shows warning signs like sudden changes in device use, anxiety when receiving messages, or reluctance to go to school. If you notice these signs, first document everything by taking screenshots ...