Emotions and Behavior Archives

Depression warning signs: A parent’s guide

September 17, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

As a parent, you can pay attention to mood changes in your child by looking for some of the depression warning signs below.

Checking in with my kids: A parent’s guide

September 2, 2020/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Stress that builds up over time can start to get in the way of how your child is doing day to day.

Helping kids deal with back to school anxiety

August 13, 2020/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Learning and School, Learning and school, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Follow these strategies to help ease back to school anxiety and the transition from being at home to having more structured schooling.

Mindfulness for kids and teens

July 28, 2020/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Mindfulness is all about living fully in the present moment, without judgment, and with an attitude of kindness and curiosity.

My toddler does not understand that her friends shouldn’t hit her. Help!

July 6, 2020/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Development, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Friendships, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Toddler/by Rise and Shine

For young children, the best way to stop a behavior that you do not like is to provide positive attention and praise for the opposite of that behavior.