Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Challenges at Home
Authors Camila Villegas Bernal Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that represents a long-term challenge for millions of children. Children with this disorder often show difficulties paying attention, concentrating, following instructions, and regulating impulsive and hyperactive behaviors. They may also experience low self-esteem, problematic relationships, and poor academic performance. Although these challenges can […]
Mental health in adolescents: transition and social pressure
Authors Anna von Arnim Adolescence is a stage in which vulnerability to academic and social pressure tends to increase. According to the WHO, during this period adolescents face “identity formation and increased pressure to adapt to social expectations,” which raises emotional difficulties (WHO, 2025). Academic stress can affect adolescents’ performance and well-being, manifesting in different […]
Effective Family Communication When There Are Mental Health or Cognitive Challenges
Authors Juan Diego Zuluaga Rincón Effective family communication is essential for children’s emotional well-being, especially when they experience learning or cognitive difficulties. Communicating openly and respectfully, while avoiding stigma, fosters emotional stability in minors (American Psychological Association, 2023). In this sense, the way caregivers communicate with children affects children’s self-perception and how they cope with […]
Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy as Support in Child Development
Authors Daniela Avilan Fajardo Child development is a dynamic, individual, and continuous process that encompasses the evolution of each child’s physical, cognitive, socioemotional, language, and spiritual abilities. This process is deeply influenced by the family, social, and cultural environment, as well as by learning opportunities and everyday interactions experienced by children (Aldeas Infantiles SOS, 2025). […]
Impact of Technology and Social Media on Children’s Mental Health
Authors Camila Villegas Bernal The impact of the digital era on children’s mental health In recent years, childhood has become increasingly digital. Children are spending more hours in front of screens, staying connected and engaging with social media. This phenomenon has raised growing concern about children’s mental health and the potential effects of excessive technology […]
Mental Health: Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Authors Juan Diego Zuluaga Rincón Anxiety is a normal and necessary human reaction to risky situations, moments of change, or demanding circumstances. For example, it is common to experience anxiety before taking exams, changing schools, or having disagreements with others. During adolescence, anxiety may occur more frequently because both the brain and social life change […]
Family Routines to Promote Children’s Emotional Health
Authors Camila Villegas Bernal The Importance of Routines in Children’s Well-Being Family routines are a key component of children’s emotional health. More than a list of tasks, obligations, or activities, routines represent stability, a sense of belonging, and structure. Routines foster self-regulation, help reduce stress, and strengthen emotional bonds. When children know what to expect […]
Domestic Violence: Early Detection
Authors Daniela Avilán Fajardo Domestic violence is a complex phenomenon that significantly affects the overall development of children and adolescents. According to Piantino Dias and Regis Duarte (2025), changes in the behavior of victims and their caregivers are strong indicators of abuse, especially in cases of psychological violence, which is characterized by its subtlety and […]
Parents’ Mental Health and Its Impact on Children
Authors Juan Diego Zuluaga Rincón The mental health of parents and caregivers is fundamental to the physical and emotional development of children. According to health organizations such as the World Health Organization, several factors related to caregivers’ mental health influence children’s well-being. For example, high levels of parental stress have been shown to be associated […]
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Challenges at Home
Authors Anna von Arnim Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is described as a combination of difficulties with concentration, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviors (2023). This disorder affects approximately 5% of children and not only influences their daily lives but also family dynamics (2022). To reduce challenges and improve symptoms, various treatments and support strategies exist. One […]