Expert parenting tips, advice, and stories to help you raise happy, confident, and healthy children.
Good mental health is an essential part of the growth of a child. Children of all ages require strong, loving relationships, and people they can trust with the things that they struggle with. Poor mental health can affect your child’s strength, self-esteem, social relationships and physical health. Parenting them during such difficult periods is not…
Being a single parent is far from easy. Many single parents can find themselves juggling many things at the same time, which can take a toll if they don’t remember to take some time for self-care. If you neglect self-care, it can often lead to burnout and can affect your abilities as a parent, too….
Congratulations! Your child has graduated from high school. Pat yourself on the back for making it through the formative years of parenting in one piece. You’ve helped your child get a solid educational foundation. Once the perfect graduation party is over, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and help them prepare for college. Many…
Many parents find themselves with a problem when their son or daughter teenager prefer to do other activities different from studying. Parents become concerned about this, as they think that the academic future of their teenager may be in jeopardy. In these cases, which are very common, family members look for ways to motivate a…
Navigating through adulthood and making sound financial decisions can be a complicated thing. But have you ever wondered whether your poor money habits might have been due to how you were raised? More importantly, you might be passing on these money mistakes to your own child. Children are more aware of their spending and saving…
Joy. Excitement. Exhaustion. Stress. Nervous. Happiness. A whole host of emotions that every new (and old) parent goes through with their baby. But what about your baby? How do you make sure that they have good mental health? What can you do to make a healthy environment to raise a child? Starting from day one…
“The work of education is divided between the teacher and the environment.” – Maria Montessori Teaching kids isn’t a walk in the park. This involves analyzing a lot of tiny factors, even the smallest change in an environment can leave an everlasting effect. As the quote in the beginning mentions, teaching children involves the teacher…
You have so much to do before you head back to school. Starting school again can be overwhelming as a parent, student, or teacher. To make the transition for you or your child easier here are a few tips you can utilize. Get a Planner Keeping yourself organized will help you start the year off…
A gifted child is born with unique talents and abilities uncommon for children their age. As a parent of a gifted child, you will observe these abilities as they manifest in your child’s development. You will start noticing that they can easily absorb new ideas and quickly learn about things that children their age would…
As you consider the future of your child, there are probably some conversations that you’re not too excited about having with him or her. However, these are crucial conversations that can give your child the information that they need and the values you want to share with them. Below, we detail the psychological must-have conversations…
Having a messy and cluttered bedroom adds to everyday stress. It can also cause anxiety and interfere with one’s sleep quality. On the other hand, having an organized bedroom encourages relaxation and restful sleep. But if you have kids, having a clean bedroom can be challenging. Their idea of cleaning is probably shoving all their…
As the years go by, screens are becoming more and more common. Giant digital screens are present in our homes, cars, restaurants, and even schools. We live in a digital world, and though there are some benefits to that, it’s not uncommon for parents to feel concerned about the amount of time children spend in…
