A Child in need

Emotional problems of childhood

Normal reactions viz. anger, petulance, fighting leading to moods which persist then lead to sustained emotional reactions viz, fear, anxiety or depression

Stresses due to family interpersonal relations/ poverty/ school also the mental makeup i.e. how one takes things which can lead to ineffective coping

Same trauma can be responded by a different reaction (anxiety/ depression/ withdrawal/ aggression)

How such problems can reflect

• Sleep/ appetite deficiencies
• Academic backwardness
• Aggression
• Withdrawal

Phobias include that of school.

Childrens can have depression too

• Crying
• Suicidal ideas
• Hopelessnes
• Disinterested in school

 Pains, Headaches just before any social function or going to school

Need to know the hidden fears/ anxieties

Bed wetting ( very common)

Attention deficit disorder

• Short attention span
• Short tempered

Behavioral techniques- rewards & verbal reinforcement

Reinfrocement

• Its not child’s play : accept the problem
• Child is not to be blamed for the problem he/she is having
• Don’t discuss child’s problems in front of others
• Love child unconditionally
• Listen to your child
• Seek professional help if required
• Guide & supervise our child’s activities