
The Curse of the "Easy" Child - Psychology Today
Apr 8, 2021 · Often, "easy" children wind up getting less parental attention, as we get focused on problems instead, which can backfire in child-rearing. Remember to notice when your child is behaving well...
I'm a psychologist and mom—here's the overlooked skill I wish …
Mar 7, 2025 · Happiness shouldn't be a top priority when it comes to parenting, says child psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Becky Kennedy. Here's why parents shouldn't overlook the power of resilience.
It's Never too Late to Have a Happy Childhood - The Center for ...
It is not always easy, but you can make changes to become the best parent possible by utilizing tips and tools from the many supports available to you, such as therapy, parenting classes, support groups, parenting books, and possibly new, healthier role models in your life.
Accountability in early childhood: No easy answers Education and social service programs in the first part of the 21st century are dominated by accountability. Publicly at least, politicians, policymakers, journalists, and scholars are focused on outcomes—on what works. For the U.S. Department of Education, this vow to hew to the path
8 Reasons It's So Hard to Overcome a Tough Childhood
May 12, 2015 · There is much to overcome with a troubled childhood, but help is available, and a thorough understanding of what hinders healing can aid the recovery process. Here are eight primary reasons why...
Surprising Benefits for Those Who Had Tough Childhoods
No one covets a stressful childhood. But the later-life benefits of growing up in a tumultuous home are beginning to come to light, upending conventional wisdom in the process.
Protecting the idea of childhood innocence is a disservice to kids ...
16 hours ago · Being a kid isn't easy. Childhood is a time of tremendous learning, of figuring out one's relationship to others and to the world. But, Garlen says, because children don't have social status in ...
The Truth Behind “The Easy Child” And “The Difficult Child”
Nov 8, 2022 · Easy children are supposed to be nice and quiet, while difficult children tend to act out and create trouble. “She was such an easy child”, some parents say. But what does that really mean? And...
10 Subtle Signs Your Childhood was Anything But Easy
Nov 12, 2024 · These are some of the most common signs that you had a potentially difficult childhood. 1. Hypervigilance and Anxiety. Growing up in a challenging environment can lead to a persistent sense of hypervigilance and anxiety.
When Your ‘Easy Child’ is No Longer Easy - Grown and Flown
Jan 16, 2024 · It’s that my second child has reached full soiling season and it is about 983 times more amped than what we experienced with his sibling. It’s that this child was supposed to be our easy one, a sweet reward for what we endured in that inaugural soiling.