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Teen Sick Of Being Treated As “Mom And Dad’s Mistake”, Stops Babysitting Siblings’ Kids

His family treated him as an accident his whole life, with his siblings going as far as calling him "mom and dad's mistake". Now, they expect him to babysit their kids for free. He's noping out. The post Teen Sick Of Being Treated As “Mom And Dad’s Mistake”, Stops Babysitting…

Bored Panda · Jan 16, 2025

How do you talk to kids about the riots? We spoke to a psychologist and a teacher

If you're wondering how to talk to your children about the riots or they have questions, a psychologist and a teacher advise on how to find the right words.

GoodToKnow · Aug 6, 2024

Gifted children display these 4 characteristics according to an Educational Psychologist

Do you wonder if your child is gifted? According to an Educational Psychologist they'll display these characteristics if they are, and some are harder to spot than others.

GoodToKnow · Jul 12, 2024

7 traits found in adults lacking affection as kids revealed (and #3 is heartbreaking)

Seven traits have been identified in adults who lacked affection as kids. Our psychologist shares her thoughts on them - they might seem negative, but don't have to define anyone.

GoodToKnow · Jun 20, 2024

Habit stacking could be the game-changing strategy for your teen, educational psychologist Dr Britto shares 4 tips to try today

Habit stacking is all about linking new habits to existing routines, here's how...

GoodToKnow · Jun 16, 2024

Have you heard of PDA in children? It's not when your child says no a lot - here’s what it actually is and tips to support, from experts

Have you heard of PDA in children? Although some might believe it relates simply to a child that says 'no' a lot, there's actually a lot more to it. Here's what the experts say.

GoodToKnow · Jun 10, 2024

4 tips to help teens cope with exam results disappointment, from a psychologist

Exam conditions returning to pre-pandemic levels this year could see a downturn in results. A psychologist shares 4 tips to help teens deal with disappointment.

GoodToKnow · May 9, 2024

Do you have an 'oops baby'? Experts explain how being unplanned shapes your child's development

"It's not how a child begins that defines their future, but rather the care and nurturing they receive along the way"

GoodToKnow · May 6, 2024

'It's not school refusal it's EBSA' - and when your child has difficulties going in here's what you can try, from an educational psychologist

GoodToKnow expert panellist Dr Patricia Britto explains 'Emotional Based School Avoidance'

GoodToKnow · Apr 5, 2024

9 ways your phone addiction is affecting your children - experts share the red flags to watch out for and how to reverse the effects

We understand that modern life makes it really hard to put our phones down, but our experts share how to spot your own phone addiction, and how to prevent negative effects it might have on your kids.

GoodToKnow · Mar 31, 2024