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The team's articles on parenting, emotions and children's mental health, and news from the project.
Why does my child sleepwalk and what can I do about it?
Sleepwalking is common in childhood and almost always goes away on its own. Knowing what to do during an episode reassures the whole family.
What are the psychological benefits of physical activity in childhood?
Moving does more than strengthen the body. It also improves mood, concentration and the way children see themselves.
How can I tell if my child is depressed?
Childhood depression is real, and it does not always look like sadness. It often shows up as irritability, loss of interest or physical complaints.
How can I find a good professional for my child?
Choosing a psychologist for a child raises questions. Checking their training, asking about how they work and weighing up the trust you feel helps you decide.
What do we mean when we talk about…?
Very often, when we hear about psychology, it is full of complex terms we do not understand, which make the information we are given useless because we cannot follow it and, therefore, cannot apply it in our daily lives. That is why we introduce the terms “child behaviour”, “emotion regulation”…
Why is it important to teach emotion regulation strategies?
Research shows that emotion regulation, that is, the ability to handle emotions appropriately, plays a very important role in developing or maintaining a psychopathology. Sooner or later, a person's emotional skill will trigger a range of behaviours which, if they are poorly adaptive, can lead…