7 simple ways to support kids through meltdowns
Children can experience emotions that feel too big to handle, from frustration when a game goes wrong to anger during everyday transitions. Although these reactions can be challenging for parents, psychologists say learning to manage emotions is an important part of childhood development. Self regulation is the ability to manage feelings, behavior and reactions without […]
Why protecting your child from anxiety backfires badly
Every parent’s instinct is to protect their child. When a kid melts down before soccer practice, freezes up at a birthday party or refuses to try a new food, the temptation to simply remove the stressor can feel overwhelmingly natural. But therapists are now raising a clear warning: that instinct, however loving, may be quietly […]
The real impact of screen time on kids before age 5
Parents of young children now have new government-backed guidance to consider: children under the age of 5 should have no more than one hour of screen time per day, according to a report from the Department of Education. For children under 2, the recommendation goes even further, advising that screens be avoided entirely except when […]