The unpopular secret to raising happy children, according to a child psychologist It might sound counter-intuitive, but it’s highly effective, an Ivy League psychologist says. May 8, 2023, 10:20 ...

Raising a happy child is one of the greatest aspirations for any parent or caregiver. ... They can say when they're sad, angry, happy, or nervous. They don't bottle up emotions for fear of being ...

Dr Abi Miranda is Head of Early Years and Prevention at Anna Freud, she is also an Educational and Child Psychologist. You can find more about Sometimes Happy, Sometimes Sad on the Anna Freud website.

A happy child is one who experiences more good days than bad, but, when the bad days do come, they have the tools to cope and minimize their impact. Presuming that happiness cannot be disguised.

If the child says, ‘I want to watch TV for another hour’, they will give in if the child starts crying. But another approach also exists among parents –‘let them cry, because we want them ...

If a child feels sad, angry, or worried, even if you think it's out of proportion to the trigger, it is still how they feel. It doesn't matter if you agree or feel differently.

The key to raising a happy child is to allow them to be unhappy. It might sound counter-intuitive, but it’s highly effective, says Tovah Klein, a child psychologist and author of the book “How ...