{"id":1680,"date":"2023-08-09T02:23:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T02:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/?page_id=1680"},"modified":"2024-09-18T12:51:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T12:51:29","slug":"child-psychology-facts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/child-psychology-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Children Blog Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#39574f\">Child Psychology Articles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Explore our articles outlining psychological facts about children below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts is-style-stacked\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__inner has-columns has-2-columns has-responsive-columns has-sixteen-to-nine-image\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/parent-guide-to-suicidal-ideation-in-children-and-teens-warning-signs-how-to-talk-about-it-and-when-to-get-help\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/distressed-teen2-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/parent-guide-to-suicidal-ideation-in-children-and-teens-warning-signs-how-to-talk-about-it-and-when-to-get-help\/\" alt=\"PARENT GUIDE TO SUICIDAL IDEATION IN CHILDREN AND TEENS: WARNING SIGNS, HOW TO TALK ABOUT IT, AND WHEN TO GET HELP\">PARENT GUIDE TO SUICIDAL IDEATION IN CHILDREN AND TEENS: WARNING SIGNS, HOW TO TALK ABOUT IT, AND WHEN TO GET HELP<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Suicidal ideation (thoughts about dying or suicide) is more common in children and adolescents than many parents realize. These thoughts can occur in young people with mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, but they &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/why-children-and-teens-act-disrespectful-understanding-rude-and-defiant-behaviour\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rude-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/why-children-and-teens-act-disrespectful-understanding-rude-and-defiant-behaviour\/\" alt=\"WHY CHILDREN AND TEENS ACT DISRESPECTFUL: UNDERSTANDING RUDE AND DEFIANT BEHAVIOUR\">WHY CHILDREN AND TEENS ACT DISRESPECTFUL: UNDERSTANDING RUDE AND DEFIANT BEHAVIOUR<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">As parents navigate the ups and downs of child and teen behavior, it\u2019s common for them to feel frustrated when their child responds in ways that seem rude or defiant. Often, this frustration leads parents to label &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/why-do-children-lie-understanding-the-reasons-behind-their-deception\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/kelly-sikkema-pmxoh8zjnb0-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/why-do-children-lie-understanding-the-reasons-behind-their-deception\/\" alt=\"WHY DO CHILDREN LIE? UNDERSTANDING THE REASONS BEHIND THEIR DECEPTION\">WHY DO CHILDREN LIE? UNDERSTANDING THE REASONS BEHIND THEIR DECEPTION<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">It\u2019s a common frustration for parents when they discover their child has lied. Children often lie for various reasons\u2014whether to avoid punishment, gain attention, or due to their vivid imagination. While this behavior is a normal part &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/reward-charts-for-positive-reinforcement-what-not-to-do\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/senjuti-kundu-jfolijrnvey-unsplash22-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/reward-charts-for-positive-reinforcement-what-not-to-do\/\" alt=\"REWARD CHARTS FOR POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: WHAT NOT TO DO\">REWARD CHARTS FOR POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: WHAT NOT TO DO<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Imagine your child lighting up with pride as they place a sticker on their reward chart, feeling recognized for a job well done. Reward charts, sometimes called behavior charts, can be fantastic tools for reinforcing positive behaviors &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/childhood-anxiety\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ramin-talebi-u_b0jwnkgm0-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/childhood-anxiety\/\" alt=\"UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT ANXIETY: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS\">UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT ANXIETY: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Anxiety is a natural part of life and, in small doses, is helpful. However, when anxiety becomes excessive and persistent, it can significantly impact a child or adolescent&#039;s well-being and daily functioning. As a parent, being aware &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/what-helps-children-improve-resilience\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tk-qjdkjrtednw-unsplash-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/what-helps-children-improve-resilience\/\" alt=\"BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN: 3 WAYS OF NURTURING STRENGTH THROUGH ADVERSITY\">BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN: 3 WAYS OF NURTURING STRENGTH THROUGH ADVERSITY<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity, is a crucial trait that empowers children to navigate life&#039;s challenges with fortitude and adaptability. It equips them with the tools to cope with setbacks, grow from experiences, and &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/executive-functions-demystified-strategies-to-improve-organization-task-completion-and-more\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/larisa-birta-slbocnlwnha-unsplash-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/executive-functions-demystified-strategies-to-improve-organization-task-completion-and-more\/\" alt=\"EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS DEMYSTIFIED: STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ORGANIZATION, TASK COMPLETION, AND MORE\">EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS DEMYSTIFIED: STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ORGANIZATION, TASK COMPLETION, AND MORE<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Imagine your brain as an orchestra, and the executive functions as the conductor sitting at the very front of the brain (behind your forehead). Just as a conductor directs and coordinates every musician in an orchestra to &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/how-our-minds-filter-information-understanding-inattention\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/isaac-davis-rzci3md-6ho-unsplash-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/how-our-minds-filter-information-understanding-inattention\/\" alt=\"HOW OUR MINDS FILTER INFORMATION: UNDERSTANDING INATTENTION\">HOW OUR MINDS FILTER INFORMATION: UNDERSTANDING INATTENTION<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Imagine that your brain&#039;s capacity to pay attention is like a camping headlight. When you&#039;re focused, that headlight shines bright on what you&#039;re doing. But for some people, this headlight flickers or doesn&#039;t stay on one thing &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/back-to-school-issues-what-you-need-to-know-about-after-school-meltdowns\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/back-to-school-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/back-to-school-issues-what-you-need-to-know-about-after-school-meltdowns\/\" alt=\"BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AFTER-SCHOOL MELTDOWNS\">BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AFTER-SCHOOL MELTDOWNS<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">All you need to know about after-school restraint collapse! It&#039;s 3:30 p.m. Your child(ren) or teen(s) are coming off the bus or being picked up at school. Although your child or teen is usually all smiles and &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/child-teen-emotional-regulation-strategies\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dance-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/child-teen-emotional-regulation-strategies\/\" alt=\"5 EMOTIONAL REGULATION STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN &#038; TEENS\">5 EMOTIONAL REGULATION STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN &#038; TEENS<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Learn effective emotional regulation strategies for children and teens. Help them navigate their emotions and develop valuable coping skills for life. Emotional regulation is an important part of a child\u2019s development. As parents, it\u2019s our responsibility to &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/helping-kids-and-teens-with-adhd-reach-their-full-potential\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/photo-tdah2-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/helping-kids-and-teens-with-adhd-reach-their-full-potential\/\" alt=\"ADHD IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: 10 TIPS FOR REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL\">ADHD IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: 10 TIPS FOR REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Unlock your child&#039;s true potential with expert guidance on navigating ADHD in children. Discover effective strategies for helping your child thrive. Raising kids and teens can be quite an adventure, filled with ups, downs, and everything in &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/sleep-hygiene-healthy-habits-for-better-sleep\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sleep-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/sleep-hygiene-healthy-habits-for-better-sleep\/\" alt=\"8 WAYS TO PROMOTE GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE FOR KIDS AND TEENS\">8 WAYS TO PROMOTE GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE FOR KIDS AND TEENS<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">We all know how crucial a good night&#039;s sleep is for children&#039;s growth and well-being. In this blog post, we&#039;ll explore practical strategies to establish a solid sleep routine and create a sleep-friendly environment for your little &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/social-emotional-learning-reading\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-reading-baby.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/social-emotional-learning-reading\/\" alt=\"HOW TO TEACH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH READING\">HOW TO TEACH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH READING<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Learn to boost your child&#039;s social and emotional development through reading. Equip your child with essential skills for a brighter future.&nbsp; You might initially think reading books is good for language development\u2014and you&#039;d be right!&nbsp;Reading books can &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/how-to-promote-empathy-in-children\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anna-kolosyuk-4R6pg0Iq5IU-unsplash-scaled.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/how-to-promote-empathy-in-children\/\" alt=\"5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR PROMOTING EMPATHY IN CHILDREN\">5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR PROMOTING EMPATHY IN CHILDREN<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">A parent\u2019s guide to cultivating empathy in children by nurturing compassionate connections\u2014here\u2019s what you should know about developing empathy in children.&nbsp; You&#039;re here because you find yourself grappling with a question like this: &quot;My child does not &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/child-teen-concussion\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/skating.jpg)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/child-teen-concussion\/\" alt=\"CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CONCUSSIONS 101: THE ULTIMATE PARENT&#8217;S GUIDE\">CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CONCUSSIONS 101: THE ULTIMATE PARENT&#8217;S GUIDE<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">Learn what concussions are, how they affect children, steps for prevention, and tips for supporting recovery. As parents, we know that children and teens are naturally curious and full of energy, which can sometimes lead to accidents. &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-overall'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Child Psychology Articles Explore our articles outlining psychological facts about children below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Common psychological problems in children | Leon Psychology Clinic","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn about evidence-based tips and strategies for common issues related to child development.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1680","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":true,"span_bottom":"<div class='yasr-small-block-bold'><span class='yasr-visitor-votes-must-sign-in'>You must sign in to vote<\/span><\/div>"},"number_of_votes":0,"sum_votes":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1680"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2123,"href":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1680\/revisions\/2123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}