Mindful Parenting Versus Parenting in the “Good Ole Days”
Years ago, perhaps when members of the “Baby Boomer” generation were children, (around 1946, or even earlier, to 1964) saw a different parenting style than children of today. No one questioned parents regarding how they raised their kids. Children back then may have gotten a spanking at home, or out in public, if they misbehaved […]
4 Important Things to Keep in Mind When Reading with Kids
We can all remember the magical feeling that comes with hearing stories during childhood. Tales about adventures to far away places, whimsical stories of knights and princesses, and those of dragons and castles. Kids often love hearing stories no matter how many times we read them to them. Parents typically read stories to their children […]
How to Get Kids to Eat Better: 7 Proven Tips for Picky Eaters
We all understand the importance of making our kids eat nutritious food. However, letting a four year old finish a plate with two servings of fruits and one serving of vegetables is a lot easier said than done. And this challenge is mostly because of one common reason – they don’t like how healthy foods […]
5 Life Lessons to Teach Kids While School is Out
It’s true what they say, the world is one huge classroom where a tremendous amount of learning takes place. School closures are something that kids look forward to because who doesn’t love a vacation from academics and schoolwork, anyway? And while your little ones now enjoy more time for play and electronics, take note that […]
Tips to Protect your Family from Infectious Diseases
You are in the supermarket and a man sneezes all over the canned tomatoes you were just about to pick off of the shelf. Chances are, you will pick a different can. Scenarios like this showcase day-to-day habits you have already established, to help protect yourself against infectious diseases. And yes, protecting yourself really can […]
4 Parenting Tips for Raising Healthy Kids
The role of being a parent comes coupled with great responsibility. As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your kids grow to become healthy, successful adults. Parents play a vital role in their children’s behaviors and life choices. Raising healthy kids may seem like a simple task, but given the unhealthy temptations […]
Temper Tantrums: Why They Happen and Ways to Handle them
Screaming, whining, kicking and throwing stuff, even running away – temper tantrums come in various shapes and forms. And they are common among kids between the ages one and three. While tantrums are a normal part of child development, dealing with them can be frustrating. Especially when they happen in public. But why do temper […]
Bad Behaviors in Kids and How to Still Raise Good Adults
Kids don’t come with handbooks. That seems trite and obvious, even as every parent in history has wished at one time or another that they did. All kids, no matter how well-raised, have bad behaviors from time to time. It’s simply part of growing up. A child’s bad behavior doesn’t automatically reflect on you or […]
5 Good Manners Parents Should Teach their Kids
Good manners are an essential and expected developmental goals for the members of a civilized social system. Every person comes to learn and understand how complex social interactions can be. An upbringing that bestows proper social etiquette and behaviors is what allows society to function coherently and cooperatively. If your child isn’t brought up with […]
7 Reasons Adequate Family Time is Important for Kids
It’s no secret that adequate family time is paramount to building stronger bonds. It nurtures confidence and teaches our children the importance of interaction. Neglecting simple activities with the family can be detrimental to the healthy growth and development of children.Though most parents tend to be overly busy with either work or house chores, there […]