Posts about children explore the wonders and challenges of raising young ones, offering insights and advice for parents. Discover strategies for child development, nurturing family bonds, fun activities to keep them entertained and creating a supportive and loving environment for growth.
Since my earliest childhood, I recall seeing myself as the family black sheep. While Cinderella eventually won her prince’s heart with a glass slipper, most of us black sheep are stuck with a foot in it. Drama, feeling like you’re an orphan, that you don’t belong, and not feeling valued are all signs of being … Read more
Signs of bad parenting are all around you: rude, obnoxious children running rampant through a store or restaurant; a child bullying another child or a parent shaming their child in public. When you find yourself in a situation where you are witnessing the effects of bad parenting first hand, have you ever stopped to wonder … Read more
Imagine having a highly sensitive child who feels profound compassion for animals, even insects. This child hates violence and cruelty, routing the conviction toward justice. This child is a rescuer of the innocents and an empath who physically feels others’ pain. The child is overly generous, intelligent, witty, lonely, worried, a reader and writer of … Read more
Even outgoing kids sometimes get shy, especially in new situations. A great way to get kids to open up is to ask questions. Ice breaker questions for kids are great for starting conversations and helping kids get to know the people around them. When you think about icebreaker questions you don’t want to get too … Read more
Are you looking for some kindness coloring pages for your kids and young teens? If so, we’ve got you covered! In this post, we’ll share with you 43 printable kindness coloring pages that your children can use to understand better the value of kindness. But before we proceed to the actual list, let us first … Read more
Teaching self-awareness to kids and young students is essential and a must. Self-awareness forms part of social emotional learning (SEL), which teaches kids various skills… like self-control and interpersonal skills. Lessons such as these set them up for success in life, school, work, and beyond. Research into SEL found that students were almost 50% less … Read more
I remember playing general knowledge as a kid and thoroughly enjoying the moments when I got the answers correct. I felt an absolute sense of accomplishment (and I felt pretty grown up if I am being honest). With the holidays in full swing, I often overheard my niece telling her mother how bored she was. … Read more
Ever wondered how you can bring the joy of autumn and Halloween right to your drawing table? Have you tried pumpkin coloring pages? Pumpkin coloring pages are the perfect blend of creativity, relaxation, and the festive spirit of the fall season. These coloring pages aren’t just for kids, they’re a delightful pastime for adults, too— … Read more
As adults, we often find ourselves taking on too much. We work too much. We say yes to things we don’t always have time for. We overthink things. Unfortunately, children are not always spared from these things either. They can feel overwhelmed… just like the grownups in their lives do from time to time. But … Read more
It’s essential for families to spend time together. That’s just as true when you are a family of two or three as it is being a larger family (and if your family includes extended family members). It is, however, not easy choosing activities the whole family will enjoy, and I get it. It’s called decision … Read more