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Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 week ago
Mental health

The Impact of Being Unloved As a Child in Your Adulthood

The quality of love and emotional support during childhood greatly impacts adult relationships and mental health. [ more ]
www.theargus.co.uk
1 day ago
Books

Meet the 'yes mum' with no rules for 8-year-old daughter who makes own decisions

Children can thrive without strict rules through communication and understanding. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

Guide-Me: What Is An Anxious Ambivalent Attachment?

Anxious ambivalent attachment originates from childhood emotional unavailability, leading to seeking constant reassurance and distrust in close relationships, impacting self-esteem negatively. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

I never had chores growing up, but here's why my kids need them

Household chores can be integrated into daily life without being designated as official 'chores'.
Giving children responsibilities without making them feel mandatory instills a sense of ownership and helps in managing tasks efficiently. [ more ]
TODAY.com
1 month ago
Parenting

'Worrying about the wrong things': 'Anxious Generation' author on what parents are missing with smartphones

Kids' screen time has dramatically increased in the last 15 years due to smartphones and social media.
Smartphones are described as 'experience blockers' by Jonathan Haidt, leading to a shift from play-based childhood to phone-based childhood. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Parenting

How Play Can Increase Resilience

Play is crucial for childhood development and resilience in adverse conditions.
Traditional schooling may inhibit play and creativity in children. [ more ]
Fatherly
4 months ago
Parenting

This Research-Backed Way To Raise Stronger, Healthier Kids Is All About Fun

Access to green spaces is associated with higher bone density in children.
Physical play in childhood is important for bone health in both young kids and adolescents. [ more ]
www.fatherly.com
6 months ago
Parenting

ADHD More Common In Younger Kids, But Study Finds The Diagnosis Sticks

The youngest kids in the class who are diagnosed with ADHD actually do have ADHD, as they are no more likely to lose their diagnosis over time.
Studies have found that the youngest kids in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, possibly because they lag behind their older classmates in maturity and self-control.
ADHD doesn't come and go; someone who has it, has it for life, so if a child loses their diagnosis, they were likely misdiagnosed. [ more ]
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