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What makes teens happy
Adolescence is a time of change. Before entering into it, the child goes through various stages of life and emotions. Many parents may recall how they felt fear, pain, or disappointment when thinking about raising their child. But he grew up – and his parents are happy, seeing that everything is fine with him. All parents want happiness for their children. Consider how to make a teenager happy.
Happy teenager
From the age of 13 to 19, a lot changes in the lives of children. They are undergoing physiological changes, they are trying to imitate others or are looking for their own style.
At an early age, children love to watch cartoons and play computer games. Teenagers communicate with peers through social networks and go to parties with friends. In high school, ideas about friendship change greatly in children. They seek deeper relationships and need more freedom. Also, high school students decide who to become in the future and learn to make independent life choices. Continue reading
Helping a child experiencing a panic attack
When I was in first grade, I rode a bicycle with friends. Suddenly the wheel of my bike hit a stone. I flew over the steering wheel and fell, hitting my chin. In fact, I was not hurt. However, when I saw that I was bleeding, I started screaming. I did not scream from pain – I was scared.
When my parents came to the rescue, I started a real panic. I saw fear on my dad’s face, which was running towards me. Then we went to the hospital.
I will never forget this trip. I sat on my mother’s lap, and dad drove the car. Mom consoled me with all her might, but I could no longer perceive them. I was overwhelmed with panic, and in the end I cried out: “I hate my bike, I hate hospitals, I hate driving a car, I hate you!” Yeah, it was a fun trip for my parents.
Now, when I work as a psychologist, I understand that a child experiencing a panic attack cannot be reassured with the help of logical beliefs. Fear completely paralyzes a person’s ability to reason, and he is in the grip of emotions. Continue reading
