Simone Scully

Regular temper tantrums could be a sign that your child is having difficulty controlling their emotions. Here’s what could help. When your child has a temper tantrum — whether at home or in public — it can be startling and disorienting to witness the…

Fear-based parenting can affect your child’s development, mental health, and your relationship with them. When you’re a parent, there are times when your child will do something that may upset or disappoint you. Maybe they’ll throw a tantrum in a…

Authoritative parenting is one of the most effective and beneficial parenting styles. Here’s what to know about it. Imagine you walk into your child’s room and you notice that their homework isn’t finished, the room is a mess, and they’re on the…

Mindful parenting can benefit your child’s emotional development as well as your own peace of mind. Before you become a parent or caregiver, you may have lots of ideas about what kind of parent or caregiver you’ll be and what your relationship with…

Co-parenting with someone who shows narcissistic traits is tough — but there are ways to cope. Here are some tips. Co-parenting, which is a shared parenting arrangement by two people who aren’t in a relationship and are living apart, can be…

Growing up, reading books was my favorite activity (my father didn’t allow us to have a TV). And when my family moved from Minnesota to southern France for my dad’s job right before my fifth birthday, reading became a therapeutic means for me to…

It’s important to talk to kids about difficult issues, like the coronavirus. Here are some tips for discussion. As a parent, there are certain topics, such as sex, drugs, death, or upsetting events in the news, that you’ll have to discuss with your…

Children can have OCD, too, but it’s sometimes harder to spot the signs. With the right support, children can better manage their symptoms. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is mental health condition that causes uncontrollable, recurring thoughts…

Since March 2020, when the pandemic shut down offices and schools across the country, many parents have worried about their children getting sick. And despite some progress, we’re still dealing with these fears more than a year later. Part of why…

Acting out is a normal part of emotional development in kids. But when does disruptive behavior become a greater cause for concern? Children occasionally act out in disruptive ways as they learn to understand and control their emotions. But when…

Many children are shy when meeting new people — it’s natural to be wary of strangers. But sometimes, kids lack this fear. This is the main symptom of DSED. Children with DSED might be overly talkative as soon as they meet a new adult, or they might…

There’s a difference between excellence and perfection. Here’s how you can help your child differentiate and maintain a healthier outlook. Many people grow up believing perfectionism means you’re driven, that you have ambition, and that your good…

If your child’s grades are slipping, there are a few things that could be going on. Here’s what you should know. Let’s be honest: Parents often worry just as much or more than their kids about a bad report card. If your child has repeatedly…

Babies, just like adults and older children, can become overstimulated. Things like too much noise, new people, or new environments can all lead to an overstimulated baby. Every baby is different, but some babies tend to get overstimulated more…