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child psychology

Top 10 Ways to Be Happy at Home

You may be wondering why this article is included on a self-help site. Well, being happy at home is “self-helping.” Parenting children is a challenging task. As a parent you are continually facing daily challenges, decision-making and problem solving. This article was written to help you to begin to reflect on your day as a...

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17 Mar Posted by in Mental Health | Comments

What Causes Autism?

There are many articles and books written on the causes of autism. Many are written on a medical level that makes them difficult to read or understand. Research journal articles are also often difficult to decipher and navigate through the data. Child development, child psychology and child behavior experts share common ground in their discussions...

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15 Mar Posted by in Academics, Mental Health | 1 comment

Diagnosing Autism

Parenting child who have been diagnosed with autism does not mean a life long or child development parenting nightmare. Child psychology and child behavioral experts share that parents who become aware of their autistic child’s needs by teaming with medical and educational specialist will have many opportunities as parents to experience positive outcomes. Like many...

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11 Mar Posted by in Mental Health, Teens | 1 comment

Depression in Girls

As a school counselor, I am beginning to see more younger females who exhibit the symptoms of depression or have been diagnosed with depression. Stress appears to be a leading factor for depression in younger females. Participation in too many activities, desire to get good grades and low self-esteem seem to bring about most of...

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06 Mar Posted by in Divorce | Comments

How to Help Your Child Cope With Divorce

Divorce is difficult. There are no easy answers. It’s difficult managing your own emotions and handling your own personal matters, let alone handling your child’s concerns. Below are some coping factors that you may want to consider while helping you child. It’s always important to take into account your child’s age, child development, level of...

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04 Mar Posted by in Life Skills, Teens | Comments

Should My Teen Get A Job?

Some parents are against it. Some parents are for it. Is it a good idea or a bad idea for teenagers to get a job? Some parents want their teen to earn and handle their own money. There are plenty of jobs for teens out there, but do all teens fit for all jobs. There...

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School Anxiety and School Phobia

As a fun summer comes to an end, butterflies nerves fill the bellies of many children as they get dressed for their first day back to school. Parents assure their child that they will do “just fine.” For most children that’s where the anxiety ends; they reach the classroom, catch up with their friends and...

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Video Game and Computer Addictions

Throughout the world computer use has reached beyond work and is now a major source of fun and entertainment for many children and adults. For millions if individuals, computers, video games, and the Internet have become a daily source of information, communication and pleasure. For the majority of individuals, computer and video game use has...

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Test Anxiety: How Parents Can Help

Test anxiety occurs when a student worries about doing well on a test to a point where he or she becomes overwhelmed. This type of anxiety often interferes with sleep and eating patterns, social relationships with friends and family and may even cause one to become physically ill. This disorder can become a major hindrance...

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26 Feb Posted by in Mental Health | Comments

Suicide and Children: What are the causes?

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. A major cause of suicide is mental illness, commonly known as depression. Young adults who are suffering from depression are often overwhelmed by painful emotions and see death as the only way out. There are several categories or levels of depression. Situational Depression: Sadness...

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