COVID -19 Looking after Children’s Mental Wellbeing The stressors of the last few weeks and the consequences of COVID 19 are posing a threat to both parents’ and children’s mental health. Many parents report an increase in anxiety and low mood for both themselves and their children. As social isolation becomes the new ‘normal’ for now, we are all adapting to this significant change
ADHD in children ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is common in children but is often diagnosed when the child’s behaviour may be due to other reasons. There is no single test for it and the exact cause of the condition is not known. Symptoms of childhood ADHD Children with ADHD show signs of inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness in specific ways. Parents report that their
Happy Parents have Happier Children TEN MINUTE CHALLENGE! Being a good enough parent involves loving our children but also caring for ourselves so that we have the energy to show our children how much we love them. We need to feel energetic enough to enjoy the good moments as well as meet the challenges and responsibility of being a parent. Every day, try and
Child Psychologist What is a Child Psychologist? A Child Psychologist is someone trained in the field of child psychology. Child psychology focuses on the emotions, cognitions and behaviour of children from birth through adolescence. Child psychology deals with how children grow and develop physically, emotionally, in learning and socially. Child development is influenced by a number of factors. Some of these are based
What is Postnatal Depression? The following information is provided by PND Support NW6 Postnatal depression (PND for short) is a type of depression that happens after having a baby. Depression can sometimes begin during pregnancy, but it would only be called postnatal depression if it continues after you have had your baby. These feelings usually start within the first three months after having
Can children really suffer from depression? Yes. We support many children, teenagers and their families who are experiencing depression. The symptoms of depression are often more difficult to spot in children than in adults but it does exist and once diagnosed, is usually treated successfully. Childhood depression different from the everyday sad feelings that occur as a child develops. Just because a child seems
What is a Psychological or Educational Assessment A psychological and/or educational assessment is a comprehensive assessment carried out by a qualified child psychologist, which is focused on a child’s emotional, cognitive, educational and social functioning and underlying strengths and difficulties that may be preventing your child from achieving their potential. Some reasons why parents request a psychological or educational assessment: A lack of motivation A
Anxiety in Children with Special Educational Needs Anxiety and depression are often missed in children with special educational needs as it is assumed to be part of a child’s diagnosis, such as autism or ADHD. Sometimes it is difficult to know whether a child has anxiety or depression that may need support, or whether the difficulties that you are observing are part of their
Anger – The Why, and What to do about it? Anger is a normal part of development and a signal that a child is feeling hurt, fearful, disappointed, in pain or vulnerable. When children feel these emotions they will revert back to a fight or flight response, becoming anxious and withdrawn or excessively angry. Physical expression of anger is appropriate when there is a physical
Helping Kids Cope with Divorce 10 Tips for Helping Kids Cope with Divorce We have recently seen many children whose parents are going through or have gone through the very painful but necessary process of divorce. The experience of divorce is often traumatic, and is all the more difficult when children are involved. Parental separation can cause significant difficulties for children and it
