Egocentrism Starts in Childhood Egocentrism is a stage in a child’s development, usually from the ages of four to seven, which is characterized by a lack of awareness of different points of view other than one’s own. It is a self-absorbed stage of development where a child has not yet learned that things can be, and are, different from his …
Why Did Dad Leave on that Plane?
Why Did Dad Leave on that Plane? Kids in military families often experience anxiety or depression when mom or dad is deployed. These kids face more challenges than other kids and research shows that they are at an increased risk of both emotional and behavioral problems. The longer the parent is deployed, the more problems that these kids face. There …
How to Help Boys Improve their Self-Esteem
How to Help Boys Improve their Self-Esteem Parents of girls often worry more about self-esteem issues than parents of boys, but adolescent boys often suffer from the same type of issues. Just like girls, a boy’s self-esteem as he grows is critical to his overall development. Boys must like themselves in order to develop strong social, cognitive, and social skills, …
