by Dolly Nawalkha | Dec 9, 2024 | Anxiety, Parenting, Wellness
In today’s fast-paced, often overwhelming world, children and teenagers can find themselves grappling with a wide range of intense feelings- from anxiety, fear to anger and sadness. These emotions, if left unchecked can lead to behavioural challenges, poor academic...
by Nicole Graham | Nov 25, 2024 | Mindfulness, Parenting, Wellness
As parents, we all want what’s best for our children – to raise them to be kind, responsible, and well-adjusted individuals. In our pursuit of this goal, the topic of physical discipline often sparks heated debates. While some believe that a judicious use of...
by Dolly Nawalkha | Nov 11, 2024 | Mindfulness, Parenting, Wellness
As a counsellor, I have witnessed the profound impact that language and vocabulary can have on a child’s experience of the world. The ability to label and express emotions plays a critical role in how we understand and respond to them. I recently worked with a 11 year...
by Dolly Nawalkha | Oct 18, 2024 | Anxiety, Parenting
As parents, it can be concerning to witness our children struggling with anxiety. Whether it’s a younger child having constant tantrums or a teenager withdrawing from social activities, these behaviours can be unsettling. However, it is important to remember that...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jan 20, 2024 | OCD, Parenting
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is characterised by having repetitive, persistent and intrusive obsessions and/or compulsions. They can cause the individual extreme anxiety and distress, and they feel compelled to engage in compulsive behaviour that may be...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Dec 27, 2023 | Anxiety, Parenting
Selective Mutism is a disorder wherein an individual finds themselves unable to speak in certain situations that bring them anxiety and/or where they feel vulnerable, intimidated or overwhelmed. Physiologically, it stems from our body’s innate response to perceived...
