One of the most common reasons that parents contact a child psychologist is for help in dealing with an anxious child. When a child is anxious his or her clearly visible distress is felt by parents, but not always understood. The child is often fearful about situations that had never even crossed this parent’s mind as a problem when he or she was a child. Good advice that parents may give on how to deal with anxiety-provoking situations is often not taken up by the child and the pain seems to grow year by year. [Read more…]
Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem Psychology in Gold Coast
A person who is comfortable with who they are and believes in their own abilities has much fewer problems in life. Every parent would like to bring their child up with self-confidence, to avoid being the target of bullies, to have good friends, to be able to resist peer pressure, to have a go at a variety of activities, and to achieve what they are capable of doing. Some children are naturally shy, hesitant to try things, a bit anxious and limited in some abilities. So how can you encourage your child to become self-confident? [Read more…]