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Building Resilience in Children – Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids

Posted on 16/09/2013 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Resilience helps children cope with challenges and thrive by building competence, confidence, strong connections, character, coping skills, a sense of control, and the ability to contribute. Parents can foster this by modeling empathy, effective communication, problem-solving, and consistent, supportive discipline. Developing resilience equips children to navigate life’s obstacles with confidence and adaptability. What do most parents want for their children? High on their list are happiness, success in school, satisfaction with their lives, and solid friendships. In order to reach these goals, our children need inner strength to deal competently with the many challenges and demands they encounter. We… Read More Here!

What does a child psychologist do?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: A child psychologist in Edmonton helps children (ages 3–18) manage mental health issues affecting family, peers, or school. They use specialized techniques to support children who may feel blamed or unable to share their struggles, giving them tools to cope effectively with anger, anxiety, or depression. A child psychologist in Edmonton is a trained counsellor who specializes in helping children who suffer with mental health issues that are serious enough to interfere with family relationships, peer relationships and academic work. Is there a 'right' age to seek counselling? Child psychologists may treat children as young as three years old… Read More Here!

Should I take my Child to a Psychologist?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: Taking your child to a psychologist can support their emotional and mental well-being, especially if you notice sudden changes in behaviour, school performance, or social interactions. Child psychologists help children discuss difficult feelings and provide guidance for parents concerned about developmental or behavioural issues. Taking your child to a professional child psychologist in Red Deer can make all the difference in the emotional and mental well-being of a troubled child. When a child begins exhibiting behaviours such as aggression, impulsiveness, fighting or withdrawing from friends and family, something may be happening in the child's life of which parents may… Read More Here!

Can My Child Benefit From Therapy?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Insight’s Edmonton child psychologists help kids with emotional or behavioural challenges, supporting healthier coping and well-being. Parenting is a difficult and complicated process that predominantly involves understanding the emotional and intellectual needs of your child. Some children present more problems than others, especially in areas of impulse control and anger management. Common Issues Common issues which may warrant considering children's therapy with a professional therapist include: frequent fighting with peers bed-wetting extreme shyness anger issues appearing sad and depressed for no reason difficulty completing school work showing no respect for teachers or other authority figures exhibiting obsessive-compulsive characteristics. Insight's… Read More Here!

Why Siblings Fight

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Sibling fights are common and can stem from jealousy, changing needs, perceived unequal treatment, individual temperaments, or exposure to role models. Parents should avoid stepping in unless there’s danger, coach children to use words instead of aggression, and guide them toward compromise. Over time, with patience and modeling healthy conflict resolution, sibling disputes often decrease in frequency and intensity. “Ahh, the sweet sound of siblings fighting” said no parent ever! Siblings who argue, tease each other mercilessly, even resort to fighting physically are a cause of major frustration for parents who are constantly acting as referee. Although jealousy is… Read More Here!

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