According to the UNICEF Parenting website, about 22% of students ages 12–18 experienced bullying in 2019. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Bullying can be verbal, social, or physical, and can happen both in person or online. Take our Child Bully Assessment to gain insight into your child’s experiences. … Read more
A study by Källmén and Hallgren examined the trends and associations between bullying and mental health problems among secondary school students in Stockholm from 2014 to 2020. They found that bullying was associated with higher odds of mental health problems, especially for boys who were more vulnerable to the negative effects of bullying than girls. Imagine … Read more
Does my child have asthma? Chronic asthma is the most common long-term children’s disease, affecting about 1-2% of children. Some people only display one symptom such as coughing or wheezing after exercise, or persistent coughing at night. Although these one symptom cases may not be chronic asthma, 15-20% of all children will have non-chronic asthma … Read more
According to this study, some children may have bipolar disorder, a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and day-to-day functioning. Exploring these questions can lead to a better understanding of how to identify and address this complex mental health condition in children. Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents Bipolar … Read more
Understanding the development of gifted children in their early years, from birth to age 2, is a remarkable journey. During this time, signs of giftedness might not always be obvious, but they are essential clues to their extraordinary potential and special learning requirements. Some children show signs of giftedness at a very young age. Keep … Read more
Most gifted children show signs of their exceptional abilities before they start school. Some children may seem gifted because their parents nurture these traits. Truly gifted kids naturally excel with little parental guidance. It’s important to note that gifted children can also have learning disabilities, which may go unnoticed. Identifying gifted children early allows for … Read more
So spring is here and you are already feeling allergic, chances are that you could have seasonal allergies. What are those though? Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, are allergic reactions that occur at specific times of the year. These allergies are triggered by allergens such as pollen from trees, grasses, … Read more
According to this study, separation anxiety disorder (SAD) can be a challenging condition for both children and parents. It’s characterized by a child’s intense fear of being apart from their parents or caregivers. Symptoms can include excessive anxiety, crying, tantrums, and even physical symptoms when separation occurs or is anticipated. Our Child Separation Anxiety Disorder … Read more
According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, finding an underlying diagnosis for many conditions can be a very long and frustrating experience, and some experts say that between 30 to 40 percent of children with special needs do not have an exact diagnosis. That’s why we developed our Child Serious Illness Assessment Tool. This … Read more
Have you ever eaten something that turned out to be the worst decision of your life? Chances are that you were allergic to what you just ate and that is called a Food Allergy. A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to certain foods, typically proteins, that the body mistakenly identifies as harmful. When … Read more