The first-day of day care will be tough for a mom and her little one! Once you become a parent, one of your primary responsibilities is to prepare your child for his day care. The transition of being at home with mom to being at daycare can be troublesome for your child. According to Forbes,…
There are many different ways to find out whether or not your kids need tutors. So, before you start scouring the classifieds for one, there are some important things to consider first. These signs should help you make a decision about whether or not you need tutoring for your children. Here are just some of…
Coronavirus has been incredibly difficult to face, especially for those of you who are parents. There might be resources out there that can help co-parenting, but there are just so many unknown variables out there that this entire situation becomes quite scary. As parents, we must learn how to keep our anger and frustration under…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas As parents, we know that not all kids are confident in themselves. Some are shy, preferring to hide in their rooms when strangers come home, or refusing to speak in front of people. As the shy children grow up, they feel inferior to the more confident ones, and wish to be…
There will come a time in parents’ lives where they have to prepare their children for college to pursue their dreams. We start teaching them to do well early in high school to gain better chances when it is time to send applications for college. Every teenager is unique and has their own concept about…
Babies are adorable. They laugh, coo, and giggle which makes parents feel all warm and happy. But when their first tooth erupts, this the laughs turn into crying and whining. This is stage is called teething and all children go through this phase. The timing of teething varies and will not be the same. But…
Kids love to play outdoors, and being a parent, it is our job to provide them safe playing options to let them grow and make memories to cherish when they grow up. Besides making memories, outdoor playing is essential for your child in many ways. For instance, Playing outdoors is vital for mental and physical…
These family activities for autumn will keep your kid occupied, enhance their skills and academics as well as keep them away from the television, computer or even mobile screens. Hiking and Bike Riding Physical activity is important for the health of your child and to let them exercise while having fun is either hiking or…
With the pandemic changing things around at such a rapid pace, many parents and children alike are having a challenging time accommodating to the new conditions. Social distancing is difficult to follow, especially for those of us who love to interact and connect with others. Stay-at-home orders are affecting kids who’d rather be in school…
The attitude that you have about money will inevitably affect your children’s views on it. Just try this simple experiment – take your children to the store, show them something that they want but is way too expensive to purchase, and observe their attitudes on it when denying purchasing that specific thing. Are they mad?…
Self-esteem is what makes children feel capable in their abilities. It’s also key to trying new things, making friends, and even facing challenges. Children with healthy self-esteem grow into adults who like themselves and enjoy their own company. As parents, we can begin instilling this important quality early on. Research from the University of Washington…
The world pandemic has effects we have never imagined before. It affects not only the economy of a country, but also the satisfaction, motivation, and productivity of its inhabitants. When you spend months closed in, not being allowed to meet face-to-face with your colleagues, play, and tell jokes, you kind of lose your motivation. The…
