And the Swans and the Gulls — BUT, DON’T FEED THEM BREAD
Category: Parenting
Pets and Children’s Mental Health
Pets are awesome. I could end the article right there. Dogs, cats, bunnies, whatever pet you have, or choose to have with your little ones, are going to be a positive influence (and awesome).
15 Tips for Kids and Electronic Devices
Technology is highly integrated into our lives; we have our family and friends on Facebook, work on LinkedIn, and put our hobbies on Pinterest… It’s not surprising, that children are following our example and getting more addicted to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets.
Tips to Get Kids to do their own Homework
(AND ONE YOU WON’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE)
I’ve probably tried more than a dozen ways to get my daughter to do her homework without me standing over her and making her do it. It got to the point that on some days I just didn’t have the energy to watch, hover and demand she gets it done.
Building and Improving Self-Esteem in Children
Building healthy self-esteem and confidence in your kids is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. A child that can confidently shake the hand of a new adult acquaintance, express a well-thought idea or opinion in a respectful way are empowering moments for a child, and lessons from which many adults could benefit!
Creative Cookies for the Season
Here are some really easy cookie ideas to create with your children. Try them to get some colorful cheer on your Christmas table.
Teaching kids responsibility through games
The best way to learn is to play! And no better play can be had than games, right? The games of yesterday and today are a bit different, but they cross over easily.
How to help kids retain their mother tongue
When moving to another country, every parent has to deal with the issue of how to prevent their kids from losing their mother tongue.
How to encourage your child to brush regularly
Almost all parents on this planet have definitely dealt with the struggle of routinely brushing their child’s teeth. And almost all the time its not a pleasant experience – Sometimes kids resist. At other times […]
Make Your Child a Better Student
Properly preparing for school and training preschoolers and schoolers is important for every parent. With fundamental knowledge, children are more erudite and better students. Additionally, it is not easy to follow and keep up with a good academic performance consistently. Here are some thoughts on motivating kids to study better.