How to use consequences rather than punishment when educating a child?
Rather than resorting to punishment, adopting logical and caring consequences can help build a parent-child relationship based on respect and ...
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Why a child bites and how to help him stop
Biting is a common behavior among toddlers, especially before the age of 3. THE ESSENTIAL Up to 3 years old, ...
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Why is your child not following instructions?
If your child doesn't follow an instruction, that doesn't mean he's defying you! Understanding and following instructions is an important ...
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Education: should strict limits be imposed on young children?
Imposing limits on young children is necessary, but they should not be systematically rigid. If children need benchmarks to grow ...
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Why should we avoid labeling children?
Avoiding labels does not mean ignoring problematic behaviors, but rather choosing an approach that supports and values the child. THE ...
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How to deal with a child who rejects his classmates?
This behavior, often temporary, can be explained by stress or accumulated fatigue. It is common for children who are usually ...
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Back to school: the harmful effects of parental stress
Parental stress has become a major public health issue, warns an American doctor, who calls for a rethink of the ...
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Attending a private school is linked to better health
Attending a private school or a reputable university is linked to better health in midlife, according to a new study. ...
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Children: How to use songs and nursery rhymes?
Songs and nursery rhymes are powerful tools to support children's development from a very young age. Songs and nursery rhymes ...
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Dating apps: some kids are using them at age 11
One in four preteens on dating sites and apps identify as LGBTQIA+. THE ESSENTIAL Pre-teen boys and youth identifying as ...
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How to find your place as a step-parent?
Finding your place as in-laws takes time, listening and a lot of kindness. THE ESSENTIAL Whether you are already a ...
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How to encourage your child’s autonomy when it comes to homework?
The child's autonomy in homework is built little by little. THE ESSENTIAL Each child develops autonomy at their own pace, ...
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How to help an anxious child?
Helping an anxious child requires patience, understanding and consistency. THE ESSENTIAL Anxiety in a child can have consequences for their ...
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How to introduce your child to the concept of money?
Introducing your child to the concept of money is a gradual process that requires patience and creativity. THE ESSENTIAL Money ...
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Modeling technique: what steps to make it effective?
Although modeling is a rather loose technique from Albert Bandura's social learning theory, its success with children depends on a ...
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How to help your child wait their turn?
Patience can be a challenge for toddlers. THE ESSENTIAL Some children may have difficulty waiting for their return, particularly because ...
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How to help your child develop self-control?
Helping your child develop self-control requires patience and understanding. THE ESSENTIAL Knowing how to understand and control your emotions takes ...
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Why does bullying increase poor academic performance?
Bullying is not an isolated incident and can have wider consequences, particularly on academic performance. THE ESSENTIAL Bullying has a ...
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How to react when your child throws his food?
Understanding why your child throws food on the floor helps you take the right approach. THE ESSENTIAL Toddlers often throw ...
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Education of children: “I see a lot of parents who no longer trust each other”
How to help your child become a psychologically stable adult? Dr Michaël Larrar, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, enlightens us on this ...
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Child: how to make him love school?
Loving school is a challenge for many children. THE ESSENTIAL Some simple ways can help your child cultivate an interest ...
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How to help your child develop organizational skills?
Helping your child develop organizational skills is a valuable investment in their future. THE ESSENTIAL A child's sense of organization ...
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From kindergarten, some schoolchildren have already gotten ahead
The acquired vocabulary skills as well as attention skills are decisive in the academic success of children starting school. THE ...
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What to do in case of opposition disorder
Opposition disorder can be a challenge for parents, but there are strategies to deal with it. THE ESSENTIAL All children ...
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Three associations file a complaint against the State for lack of sex education at school
© ShutterstockOfficially in France, since the Aubry law of July 4, 2001, three annual sex education sessions are imposeds and ...
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How to recognize stress in children
Stress can take an unusual form in children. THE ESSENTIAL Stress can affect both children and adults. The unexpected, novelty, ...
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A more inclusive sex education, a way to fight against homophobia and transphobia?
LGBTQ students who attended a more inclusive sex education program performed better academically and felt closer to their peers. THE ...
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Children: a harsh upbringing increases the risk of mental health disorders
Children who received a harsh upbringing at age three are more likely to suffer from persistent mental health problems at ...
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How to become a democratic parent?
In raising children, wanting a balance between autonomy and authority is to be a democratic parent. THE ESSENTIAL The parent's ...
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How to deal with difficult mornings?
Mornings are often a difficult time for parents but also for children. THE ESSENTIAL If your child refuses to get ...
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