Children

Pokémon Go or Pokémon No

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Pokémon Go encourages kids to get outside, be active, and engage socially, offering opportunities for parent-child bonding and learning. Parents should set boundaries, ensure safety, guide social interactions, and use the game to teach problem-solving, emotional regulation, and neighborhood awareness. Overall, with mindful supervision, the game can be a fun and educational experience. If you can believe it, Pokémon has been around for over twenty years! The newest way to play is the sudden craze Pokémon Go, a game which gets the players to use their phones to walk around outside and catch the virtual monsters in the real… Read More Here!

 

My child’s school has asked for a psycho-educational assessment as a part of his enrolment criteria… What exactly is that?

Posted on 16/05/2016 in Children, Parenting, Students

By Lenka Matuska, Registered Provisional Psychologist, M.C., Dipl. Psych. TL;DR: A psycho-educational assessment evaluates a child’s cognitive abilities and academic skills to identify strengths, weaknesses, and learning needs. It involves parent and child interviews, testing in stages, and careful analysis by a psychologist, who then provides a detailed report with findings, recommendations, and possible referrals to support the child’s success in school. That is a question that we get asked a lot at Insight. Many charter and private schools ask for this assessment. Teachers who are concerned about behavior or grades may ask for one as well. A psycho-educational assessment… Read More Here!

 

Video: The Truth About Child Sex Abuse

Posted on 01/12/2015 in Abuse, Children, Parenting, Sexual Issues

Sex abuse of any kind is terrible and can leave lifelong mental and emotional scars, but it is especially abhorrent when it happens to children. The video below is a great piece produced by the BBC on "The Truth About Child Sex Abuse" Watch Video Here If you have concerns about child sexual abuse or abuse of any kind, Insight Psychological has experienced counselors in Edmonton & Calgary that are available to help. Contact us today. Read More Here!

 

Getting ready for the first day of school

Posted on 02/10/2015 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Starting school can be exciting but also stressful. Ease anxiety by preparing your child, showing confidence, and ending the day positively. Seek professional support if needed. Another big milestone has arrived…your child is ready for their first day of school. You have introduced the idea of your child being able to go to school all summer long. You have bought all their school supplies and a cool new backpack. Your child is excited, you are excited, so everyone must be ready! However, it is important to recognize that going into any new environment with unfamiliar faces can cause anxiety… Read More Here!

 

Get The Kids Off the Couch!

Posted on 05/05/2015 in Anxiety, Children, Depression, Parenting

TL;DR: Kids today spend most of their time indoors, leading to higher rates of obesity and stress. Research shows that unstructured outdoor play—especially in nature—boosts children’s physical health, mental focus, and emotional well-being. Simply spending time outside, even in the backyard, helps kids grow healthier, happier, and more resilient. Over the last two decades childhood has moved indoors. The average child now spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day and more than six hours each day in front of an electronic screen. What is even more alarming, according to the US Centre for Disease Control… Read More Here!

 

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