FLEXIBLE adjective adjective: flexible capable of bending easily without breaking. Photo by Creation Hill on Pexels.com Flexible thinking is important. People thrive when they have a range of ways to navigate stress at home and at work and psychological flexibility can act as a buffer between stress and negative psychological outcomes (Gloster, Meyer, & Lieb, … Continue reading Flexibility in children and how to encourage it
Teens and vaccines
Question from a parent - How can I deal with this stupid problem of my 18 year old who heard that Nicky Minaj’s cousins’ friend had his testicles swell up and now she won’t get the vaccine? Developmental expectations A parenting book I read said what we say to our teens is worth 1 point … Continue reading Teens and vaccines
How to help your anxious child
Anxiety is a hot topic and there are numerous reports that it has been on the rise in Kiwi kids and kids all over the world. Negative associations with anxiety include, a sign that a person is not coping or a weakness. Parents of anxious children may feel guilty that their child has anxiety and … Continue reading How to help your anxious child