We understand that parenting comes with its share of challenges, especially witnessing our little ones experiencing big emotions that can be overwhelming for both them and us. Check out the following ways for them to wind down a bit!✨ 1️⃣Create a feeling board: To...
Regulating emotions is never an easy task for kids. Emotional coaching purposed by Dr Becky could facilitate positive parenting by setting boundaries, giving empathy and validation that make those big feelings feel a little and smaller to handle. Here is a scenario:...
When we are faced with actual or perceived dangerous or threatening situations ,our fight, flight or freeze stress response is activated. We do, our kiddo do! A fight flight freeze response is an involuntary physiological response from the amygdala that could...
Supporting our SPOTlings to become better at regulating their own emotions has become a large part of our work of therapists and caregivers, since COVID. This skill like many skills requires guidance and practice. Here is a summary of the steps to developing this...
When your child has been diagnosed with an eating disorder, it is natural to feel frightened and stressed. It is not easy to support your child, but your contribution can help ! Here are some tips for supporting your child with eating disorders. At SPOT our psychology...
February is the month for National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA). Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, genders, body shapes, and weights. These may also impact one’s daily meaning occupation, such as work, school, social activities, and meal preparation....
For many caregivers, being there for your loved ones is the most important thing you wish to provide. However, caregiving is also emotionally and physically demanding that may create overwhelming stress for caregivers. Therefore it is also important to take good care...
Teenagers often face rapid changes in their physical, cognitive development and emotional life. They encounter challenges in relationships with peers and the new demands at school. When the stress may be overwhelming to them, parents can always help by being available...
Often children are feeling stressed as the result of dynamics at home, school friendships, academics or social media. Coping Strategies: ✅Notice children’s behaviour and see them as communication, for example, newly bed wetting, reduced food intake or quarrelling more...
Our Psychologist Naina has been featured in the South China Morning Post ! Like in so many areas of life, we are role models to our children and our lifestyle choices have an impact on them. 3 big tips to take away to prevent childhood obesity: ✅ Lead by example by...
Are you a parent who may sometimes find it challenging to regulate your tiny humans? Well, let's talk about regulating in-the-moment emotions. To nurture self-regulation, parents and others who are involved in the children's learning and development, need to learn how...
Is it challenging for you to figure out what your teens are going through? Have you asked your teens to share daily life but received no response? The key to truly understand your teens’ thoughts is to spend quality time with them. Here are some suggestions when you...
Over 4.6 billion people globally used social media platforms in the previous year. Most of us use social media to connect and locate one another. Effects of mindful using social media: - Reduce stress -Improve self-worth -Fend off loneliness & prevent social...
The widely used term “school refusal” isn’t about wilful truancy, but rather refers to the emotional distress that students (of any age) can associate with attending school. The above graphic shows some potential reasons behind school attendance difficulties - please...
We want to raise awareness of bullying in the workplace and at schools. Types of Bullying It is crucial that we understand and identify the different forms of bullying, which can take many different forms, including verbal, physical, and cyber. Insults, teasing, and...
In order to maintain a positive mindset and wellbeing, it is essential for parents and kids to learn what to do and how to prevent bullying from continuing in various scenarios. As parents, we should demonstrate strong listening skills for our kids, listen without...