Tag: a child’s psyche
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Psychologists Explain What Causes Children to Become Depressed
Why is childhood depression on the rise? Children are like malleable clay, taking shape under the hands of time, experiences, and their surroundings. Every touch, pressure, and change molds them, forming their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. While many of these influences help children grow positively, some factors can make them depressed. With increasing research and…
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10 Behaviors of Bulldozer Parents
The bulldozer parent is a relatively recent parenting style. Much like the heavy machinery that clears vast swathes of land, these parents push aside any obstacle, challenge, or discomfort in their child’s path. While the intention is to create a smooth, unobstructed terrain for their offspring, the aftermath often resembles a barren wasteland. In their…
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5 Things That Train A Child’s Brain to Be Happy
Your child’s brain is like a sponge that absorbs everything you teach them. Plus, they also pick up on your lifestyle and even your manner of speech. How many times have you slipped and said a curse word in front of your kid, only to hear them utter those words later? Since your kids don’t…
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Psychology Reveals How Spanking Harms a Child’s Mental Health
Where do you stand on spanking a child? Did your parents spank you? Many other countries wouldn’t dare use hitting as a form of punishment. Yet, America, one of the world’s freest nations, has many people who resort to acts of physical violence to discipline their children. Did you know that more than 70 percent…