Many of us have been raised by parents who used the old parenting techniques that taught us to be tough on our kids and “don’t give them an inch.” Then came the generation of “praise.” Wow! Many kids read right though that technique and took advantage of our parenting skills…or, a lack there of. So,...
Is Child & Teen Stress Out of Control? According to the American Psychological Association, 2009 survey, stress among teens and their parents is rising significantly every year. Stress in children is being reported more often by school counselors, social workers and psychologists. Adolescent psychologists report that many parents who are seeking professional help have to...
As another school year begins, childhood stress is often reported as a common factor in creating emotional dramas around the home. ScottCounseling would like to recognize author Carol Denbow, child development specialist and author of numerous parenting articles,as one who has numerous positive solutions for this topic of concern shared by many parents. Childhood Stress Compared to...
Emotional stress, anxiety and depression are leading indicators that your teen is hurting. Signs and symptoms often go unreported as teens often feel that their parents “just don’t understand,” “seem not to care,” or “are too old to know” how teens feel. The fact is, parents do care, but are unsure of the symptoms or...
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...
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...
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...
School counselors across the country are reporting that more and more students involved in extra-curricular activities are on “overload” and becoming stressed out. ScottCounseling ancorages parents and coaches to help the student athlete to develop a “balanced life;” one that avoids athletic pressures and activity overload. This article shares some thoughts and ideas by author,...
As childhood stress, anxiety and depression appears to be on the rise in the U.S., parents are beginning to search for answers for to reduce stress. Author, Mary Longo provides parents with some real answers for the signs and symptoms for childhood stress. She also asks parents this question: Are You Pushing Your Child Too...
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