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Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

CCRC

They express themselves freely, trying out different behaviors or ideas, without fear or anxiety. Cognitive and Problem-Solving Skills Cognitive skill-building is an important feature of child development as it helps a child understand the rules, so to speak, of engaging with others and their environment. How much will that be?

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When children struggle with negative emotions, parents’ supportive reactions can help

The Child and Family Corp

sharing, helping, showing empathy), but only for children with low levels of inhibitory control. More specifically, the more likely fathers were to respond to these children’s emotional outbursts with empathy, patience, and guidance, the more likely these children were to show fewer externalizing problems six months later.

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Parents’ and teens’ feelings and blind spots: Are they really seeing eye-to-eye?

The Child and Family Corp

Previous research has linked adolescents daily mood swings to internalizing symptoms like anxiety and depression. By fostering greater emotional awareness and more open communication, our work can help teens and their parents navigate the ups and downs of adolescence with greater understanding and empathy. Why does this matter?

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. At home, I did coloring in adult coloring books, journaling, reading, and engaged in counseling sessions via telehealth. The ECT treatments reduced some of my depression symptoms.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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When Violence Hits a College Campus: How Parents Can Support Students, Even from Afar

The Child and Family Corp

Parents’ own reactions and coping (remaining calm, modeling empathy, expressing distress) directly affect how their college-aged children respond, so parents should be mindful of themselves as role models. Therefore, parents should engage in conversations and offer suggestions on coping rather than just intervening directly.

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Authentic Beauty – Reflections for Women Social Workers

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

When we spend time comparing ourselves to others, we fill space with hurtful thoughts, feelings and beliefs that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. In this blog post we are going to talk about the comparisons and behaviors that cause anxiety, depression and stress. Social workers are ethically obligated to engage in self-care.