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.
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
Are you struggling with your highly sensitive child? If so, then in this article we will talk about 7 specific parenting strategies that you can use with your child and explain how to use them. But first, let’s start with a quick definition. What is a Highly Sensitive Child? A highly sensitive child is born … Read more
Are you looking for math board games for your kids? Math may not be everyone’s favorite. Some people even avoid it. For others, however, it is the perfect subject to spend their time and effort on. If you are a parent or teacher looking for a math board game that can help your children or … Read more
Whether you are a parent looking to foster a greater sense of gratitude in your children, or and educator looking to teach gratitude in the classroom… there are tons of gratitude journal prompts for kids that can help get those appreciative juices flowing. Having something that is meaningful to write about, rather than standard prompts, … Read more
Every parent knows their child will go through a rebellious phase while growing up, but it’s truly tragic when that phase becomes your child’s modus operandi. As a mother, it hurts even more when your daughter turns from a rebel to a toxic person. I had to wade through the murky waters of an adult … Read more
Building your children up with positive affirmations is a great way to show them you care. Think about it. Don’t you enjoy when you hear something positive, especially when it’s about or for you and it builds your confidence? Your kids enjoy this as well, and this is why you should always do your best … Read more
Today’s kids have access to so much information and interactive games on cell phones, tablets, and smart TVs. While all of these things are important, and you need to keep up with the times, it’s also essential for children to learn how to ask and answer questions from other people. A local teacher was struggling … Read more
Ugh. Teenagers and their devices. You feel it too, right? It’s like their smartphones, tablets, and other tech are melted to their hands and they can’t go a second… without responding to the ping of an incoming message or mail, scrolling endlessly on social media platforms, liking, commenting, and sharing posts, and playing games. While … Read more
Growing up, I had a dysfunctional relationship with my mother. Her personality was timid and passive. When my alcoholic father’s violent side exploded, she did nothing to protect my siblings and me. Then, she would verbally belittle us or tell us we deserved what we got. Often, I uttered, “I hate my mom.” In this … Read more
Just as adults do, kids run a gamut of emotions every day. They may be hurt, angry, shy, nervous, sad, skeptical, anxious. Teaching them to cope with their feelings in a healthy way is crucial in their social and emotional development… and a skill they will likely carry with them into adulthood. Teaching coping skills … Read more