There’s a moment nearly every parent knows. You’re folding laundry or making dinner when your child turns to you with yet another wide-eyed, insistent, “Why?” Why is the sky blue? Why do cats purr? Why can’t I eat cake for breakfast? Why do people get old? At first, it’s charming. The endless “why?” feels like ...
Attachment begins in the womb; therefore, even children who are abandoned at birth experience considerable trauma and attachment wounds. Adoption can contribute to attachment disorders, trauma, and behavioral issues that people experience from childhood to maturity. The United States has roughly seven million adoptees, and approximately 140,000 are adopted each year. While many people see ...
Middle child syndrome” may not be a formal mental health diagnosis but it can sum up a middle child’s experiences pretty well. Middle children can feel neglected, which can lead to some distinct personality traits. Like all children, middle children will have unique needs that may be compounded by their birth order. For instance, they ...
Why are dads mean? This question has been on the minds of so many children because of how strict fathers are compared to their mums. Mums are generally good at showing care and love to their children. This is why most times children are more free with their mums. This reminds me of when I ...
