When a couple forms a relationship, it is often on the basis of an unspoken contract. Each person in the relationship has an expectation that the other will provide them with something they need. This could be financial security, being listened to, warmth and nurturance, shared interest in sex, frequent travel, being a good parent,…
What is Behavioural Inhibition? It is a relatively consistent pattern of behavioural and emotional responses to unfamiliar or novel people, places and situations, or objects. Inhibited children typically respond to novel situations with initial restraint, caution, low rates of approach, and quiet withdrawal, and with unfamiliar people, they are usually shy, timid, and reticent. One…
Receiving the news that your child is underperforming at school is naturally a cause of concern for parents. There are a number of reasons why this may be occurring, such as being too easily distracted by friends, a lack of interest, poor study habits etc. One key problem worth ruling out is the presence of…
It is normal for kids to starting telling fibs from around the age of two. But how can you encourage them to tell the truth? Threats of punishment (“you had better tell me the truth or you will be in trouble”), or appealing to the child to “do the right thing”, are apparently not that…