DOES YOUR CHILD NEED HELP?

When a child begins to exhibit certain negative behaviors and continually has issues in his/her academics, it’s time to do a little research and ask ourselves certain questions.

Is the child going through any kind of trauma?

Active effort has to engaged in finding out if and what the child is passing through, be it psychological, emotional…This is where some form of counseling should come in-but maybe not in the form of regular/conventional counseling but in giving extra attention and friendship, love and encouragement to allow him/her let up on whatever is going on, with whom and where.

This should be done consistently and in a warm and friendly environment. Through the kind words and act of the mentor/counselor, the child develops the much needed self-worth and confidence and then, positive changes begin to emerge.

What are the causes of said issues?

These issues must be known in other to tackle them. The issues arise mostly from people that the children interact with often. These people are people we assume love the child and should pursue a positive flow in their lives.  

How can said issues be resolved?

Whatever anyone is doing directly or indirectly to cause a downturn in the psychological / emotional / physical wellness of the child must be confronted immediately …the person can be removed or child taken away from proximity to the individual(s).

When issues are dealt with it most times, they leave a void in the little minds that need to be immediately filled with positive and goal oriented mentality…the reassurance of love and acceptance must be pursued with programmes to engage them in positive drive towards their academics and extra preferences…e.g. sports, music and skill acquisition.

Let’s take active roles in raising a generation of happy children. A happy child is a guaranteed champion for life.

God bless our children.