Past research has found that the time parents and children spend in joint activity is an important aspect of the parent-child relationship. Until recently, researchers had not investigated this time spent together in relation to children’s emotional intelligence. As part of a more comprehensive study of children’s emotional intelligence and parenting styles and practices, […]
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We know that our resilience is sometimes not strong enough to allow us to stay calm and deal with all the problems that life throws our way. Resilience is not a fixed commodity; it waxes and wanes for different reasons. Nonetheless, a strong level of resilience does protect us in times of stress – and
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It’s not just mums who can suffer from pre and post-natal depression, dads are also at risk. Researchers have mainly studied pre and post-natal depression in Mums in recent years. But new research findings show that dads’ mental health can also suffer in the transition to parenthood*. For many men, the transition to fatherhood is
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Here’s some vital news for parents who are stressed Everyone knows that healthy self-esteem is crucial to a child’s sense of value and self-worth. What is less well known is the fact that high stress in parents is associated with lower levels of their kid’s self-esteem. This finding is not surprising as research around the
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SELF-ACCEPTANCE inoculates and protects young people to deal with stressful situations, such as poor achievement, negative peer comments, issues with body image, identity and other developmental challenges and difficulties.
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What is self-acceptance? Are you avoiding giving yourself an overall negative global rating, such as “I’m hopeless,” when faced with strong criticism, lack of success, or negative self-perceptions of body appearance? Instead, at these moments, do you choose to think, “I accept myself no matter what?” If so, you demonstrate self-acceptance, perhaps the most important
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The iceberg model illustrates the powerful influence attitudes have on how young people think, feel, and behave.
Students are like icebergs: Their attitudes are deep! Read More »
Being strong-minded helps kids deal with bullying. Parents and teachers can teach them how to manage the situation.
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