New research reveals that bullying can actually cause post-traumatic stress in children. If your child can’t 'bounce back' from being bullied, they aren't weak. We explain the biology of the hurt, and how to help them heal.
Why is your daughter so stressed? New research shows high-achieving girls often link their self-worth to their grades. Constant notifications from school apps mean they can never truly switch off. Learn how to help her value herself beyond the screen and give her permission to be human.
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"I'm bored!" Don't panic. New research reveals boredom isn't a problem to fix - it's essential for your child's brain. Discover why resisting the urge to entertain is the key to building their creativity and resilience.
Your child is slumped in their seat. Maybe you are three hours into a road trip, or perhaps it is just a rainy Sunday afternoon in the living room. Then, the inevitable complaint begins: "I'm bored."
For us as parents, this phrase often triggers a spike of anxiety. We look at our children and feel a sudden pressure to fix the situation. We wonder if we have failed to provide enough entertainment, or we simply dread the whining that is about to follow.
The instinct is to intervene immediately - to suggest a game, find a toy, or increasingly, hand over a screen to keep the peace. We do this because we care. We want our children to be happy, stimulated, and learning.
But new research suggests that by constantly intervening, we might be interrupting a critical developmental process in your child’s brain. Boredom is not a problem you need to solve for them. It is a functional state of their biology.
It is the specific mechanism that drives your child to develop independence, creativity, and emotional control. When we bypass that mechanism to keep them happy, we risk leaving them without the tools they need to manage their own minds.
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New research reveals that bullying can actually cause post-traumatic stress in children. If your child can’t 'bounce back' from being bullied, they aren't weak. We explain the biology of the hurt, and how to help them heal.
Why is your daughter so stressed? New research shows high-achieving girls often link their self-worth to their grades. Constant notifications from school apps mean they can never truly switch off. Learn how to help her value herself beyond the screen and give her permission to be human.
It can feel like wasting money on 'fake' items. But for your child, digital assets and skins are a ticket to social belonging. We explain the science behind the screen and how to handle the requests.
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