Kids space
It’s not always easy to take a child out in public, even for routine errands such as a meal at a restaurant or grocery shopping. Even the best-behaved kids can act up when outside their comfort zone. Being the mom with two screaming kids attempting to run in opposing directions is difficult and awkward. Not …
Toddlers require a space where their boundless energy, curiosity, and imagination can flourish. A playroom is a great place to allow your toddler some independence. To top it all off, they can stop your house from becoming a veritable toy tornado! We have suggestions for making the most of a playroom in terms of utility, …
Wondering if you’re a “good enough” parent or how you may improve as a parent is a natural human emotion. It’s safe to assume that prior to becoming a parent, you’ve never carried the weighty responsibility for another person’s future that you now do. Because of the ease with which information can be shared (and …
A baby’s brain needs ‘exercise,” just like adult brains need physical activity in order to grow and mature properly. Your infant can respond positively or negatively to stimulation. In contrast to their potentially harmful effects, positive stimuli strengthen the brain and improve cognitive abilities. Exposure to hostile environments, unpleasant situations, or neglect all qualify as …
Your most vital parental role is to demonstrate your love for your children. Providing for and caring for your children daily may make you feel they know your love for them. But it isn’t going to work! Intentional displays of love make everyone, including our children, feel fantastic. Some 17 simple ways to show love …
Children need to learn the significance of taking care of themselves. Children of all ages can benefit from learning how to practice self-care. This can help them become more self-aware as well as more reflective. Additionally, it can prepare them to deal effectively with future sources of stress. Even the most minor acts of self-help …
Parents want their kids to be able to think for themselves and acquire critical thinking abilities, so they won’t believe everything they read. One way to accomplish this is to instill in them the ability to think for themselves. Today, our children spend a lot of time online, scrolling through their feeds and chatting with …
Most parents regularly have to remind their young ones to apologize to an adult, friend, or sibling. But when we make a mistake in front of our children, we don’t always jump to say sorry. One common reason is that we are afraid the child won’t respect us as much after we say sorry. But …
It has been common knowledge among teachers for a long time that when children have a positive self-image, they are able to perform better academically. Think about your own life: the more self-assured you are, the more you believe you can handle any challenge. Children are easier to motivate and more likely to reach their …
Every parent has moments of doubt when they feel they are not spending enough time with their kids. It can be crippling to worry that you don’t know your kids as well as you should or that they are doing things you wouldn’t approve of. The good news is that it’s a relatively easy problem …