#child-psychology

#child-psychology

Motherhood is a full-time role of adapting to children's needs, ultimately preparing them to become independent.

High-achievement expectations in IVF families can lead to children's feelings of inadequacy and lack of acceptance.

Framing therapy positively can improve acceptance in children and avoid negative feelings.

Collaborative approaches to therapy can promote understanding and growth in families.

Parents Lillie and Cesar Nunez ponder whether to consider their daughters' naming dislikes for the new sibling.

Inattentive parenting leads to negative emotional outcomes for children.

Children require consistent love to feel valuable; neglect can cause distancing in relationships.

Family changes can be both planned and unexpected, affecting all members.

Effective communication with children during family transitions is vital.

Anxiety in children and teens often presents as defiance, withdrawal, or irritability, masking deeper struggles that require attention.

Unaddressed anxiety can evolve into depression, affecting individuals across ages.

Responding with empathy to children's concerns is crucial for preventing emotional decline.

Dr. Becky Kennedy's Good Inside method revolutionizes parenting by viewing children as inherently good and emphasizing emotional understanding over traditional discipline.

A shift in questioning from 'Why aren't you doing this?' to 'What's getting in the way?' can improve communication with struggling children.

The barrier to your child's homework completion is often emotional rather than due to a lack of capability.

Limit phone use around young children to set positive examples.

Establish early screen time limits for children to foster healthy habits.

Question the type, duration, and age appropriateness of media consumed.

Parents should avoid using food as a bribery tool as it may lead to unhealthy emotional eating habits in children.

Bullying can deeply affect children, causing emotional distress and prompting reactions like physical violence when unresolved.

Yelling at children can have lasting emotional impacts and is seen as a form of emotional abuse.

Managing worry is a skill children can learn, not an inherent flaw.

Parents should be present to support their anxious children, even if not perfect.

Understanding the origins of body image issues in children is essential before discussing health and functionality.