developmental stages
Child Development: High School Children
As your child is growing and developing physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, it’s important for parents to recognize what stage of development their child is at. Parents who recognize the differences in the developmental growth stages are often more successful in parenting. Read through the developmental differences listed below. Keep in mind that children grow...
Child Development: Middle School Children
As your child is growing and developing physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, it’s important for parents to recognize what developmental stage their child is at. Parents who recognize the differences in the developmental growth stages are often more successful in parenting. Read through the developmental differences listed below. Keep in mind that children grow at...
Child Development: Elementary Children
As your child is growing and developing physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, it’s important for parents to recognize what stage of development their child is at. Parents who recognize the differences in the developmental growth stages are often more successful in parenting. Read through the developmental differences listed below. Keep in mind that children grow...
Healthy Ways For A Parent to Respond To Stress
Be a role model for your child. During stressful times, demonstrate calm controller emotions. Be honest about how you feel, but stay calm and become solution oriented. Listen to your child. Try not to be judgmental, but reassuring. Encourage your child to ask questions, problem-solve and share solutions for the stress. Let your child know...
Childhood Stress Symptoms
According to a recent study presented in KidsData done in the California Bay Area , over 23% of three to five year olds were considered to be in the moderate to high stress level range. Other age levels included in the study are shown in the graph below: Child Stress by Age Age High Moderate...
Debt, Family Stress and Children
Over the years, hundreds of students have shared with me that their parents are fighting, not speaking to each other, or are feeling stressed due to financial pressure. Common themes centered on a parent losing his or her job, not being able to afford “what others have, and battles among siblings who have to share...
Dealing with Anxiety and Stress
According to the American Psychological Association, over 19 million American suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder. One out of every 75 people in the U.S. suffers from panic disorder. Women, more often than men, have been diagnosed with this condition more than men. So, what about kids? How does anxiety affect them? Is stress...
Behavioral Signs of Adolescents Using or Abusing Drugs or Alcohol
Young adults often show signs of using or abusing chemicals. Parents who are aware of the signs are at an advantage in assisting their child to get help before more serious problems occur. Below is a list of common behavioral signs that your child may exhibit when using drugs or alcohol. Change in Friends: Your...
Chemical Health Assessment
Chemical Health Assessment & Treatment Process Children who abuse or misuse drugs or chemicals need to have a chemical assessment for proper identification of the existing problems. Contact your child’s school counselor to help you locate the closest chemical assessment agency where you live. This article will provide you other factors, terminology and conditions to...
Breath and Reduce Stress
Stressed out? Breath and relax. Child development, author and stress expert, Rebecca Kajander, reports that “at least 25% of the issues that bring children to the doctor’s office are related to stress.” Children who are “stressed out” often report symptoms that include headaches, stomachaches and sleep problems. Learning how to relax and applying the relaxation...
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