Names Can Really Hurt: What to Do When Your Child is Bullied
The person who coined the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me,” may not have had all the facts. In fact, name-calling can have a major effect on a person’s physical and mental health. Child victims of all ages have more physical complaints than their peers, including headaches, […]
Stressed-Out Teens
Now that everyone is back in school and schedules are in full swing, it’s time to really pay attention to your teen’s stress level. While children and teens cannot escape the stress and pressures that come with living in today’s society, they can learn how to cope. Here’s how parents can help: Teach your teen […]
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Every day about 160,000 children miss school because they are afraid of being bullied. Every year over 3 million children are the victims of violence and neglect. Those of you who know me are already aware that I have devoted many years of my career as a psychologist to working with children and adolescents who […]
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
This is the burning question for parents who are about to send their son or daughter off to school for the first time. Naturally you want to do everything you can to make sure your youngster is prepared for what lies ahead, but since there are no formal entrance standards, it’s a guess at best. […]
10 Fun Activities to Jumpstart the Learning Process
The first day of the school year is right around the corner. For parents who will be sending a child off to kindergarten, it’s time to set the groundwork with some learning skills that are essential for his or her future development. Here are 10 things you can do to set the tone that learning […]
10 Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
Imagine what it feels like to be in a room with 15 five-year-old boys and girls you’ve never seen before. Now imagine that half of those children are screaming and trying to make a break for the front door, or that many of them are still crying because their parent left the classroom. Perhaps […]
What Should You Do If Your Child Has Been Sexually Abused?
Remember that the person who abuses a child is to blame for the abuse—not the child! The prognosis for healing after being molested is better for children who are supported and believed when they do disclose. Stay calm if your child tells you or even hints that he or she has been touched inappropriately. Your […]
How Should You Talk to Your Child About Sexual Abuse?
Educate your child about his or her body and “private parts” (body parts that are covered up with a modest bathing suit). Use the correct terminology (penis, scrotum, testicles, vagina, breasts, labia) when talking about these parts of the body. Talk about the difference between “good touch vs. bad touch” with words and phrases your […]
What Can Parents Do To Keep Children Safe?
Remember that the person who abuses a child is to blame for the abuse–not the child! Know the people who care for your children, including names, phone numbers and addresses. Be actively involved in your child’s life and carefully supervise his or her activities. Be sensitive to changes in your child’s behavior or attitude, paying […]
What are some of the Signs of Sexual Abuse?
Physical evidence of abuse is rare, but may include bladder and urinary infections, scratching and painful genitals (especially during urination), and torn, stained or bloody undergarments. While there is no single behavior that positively indicates a child has been sexually abused, sudden or extreme changes in behavior should be considered as a possible reaction to […]
