Creating specific summer traditions can be a really fun way to build memories about your children’s childhood. Here are some ideas.
Category: Parenting
Gardening with kids
Sharing your love for gardening with your kids is a sure shot fun activity to do with kids!
How to talk to your teen
While it’s really easy to talk to your child, speaking to your teenager is really not a piece of cake. Teens are not yet matured and may have confusing personalities during their transformative years. So, how do we talk to them? Or better still, how do we get them to talk?
Why is it important to have limits set for kids?
The toughest part of being a parent is the art of saying NO. And most of us parents have to be consistent about it – no jumping on the couch, no eating on the bed, no turning on the TV and so on. Although at some point kids may feel that they’re not allowed to do anything, the reality is that they are actually learning something from all the Nos, don’ts and stops.
7 ways to encourage growth mindset in kids
Children sometimes have a tendency to beat themselves up over small matters – a wrong answer in class, a lost board game or just simply losing objects. While it’s important to be prudent and careful, its equally important to be positive and take the best out of event he worst situation. This is called the growth mindset. No matter what happens, you see the lesson and move on. So how can this be developed in kids?
Teaching kids to own their mistakes and learn
Have you ever noticed kids telling white lies or just blaming their mistakes on someone or something else? Most kids find shifting the blame an easier route than accepting their mistakes. And this is because most kids are only busy following instructions from parents, teachers, hobby instructors or coaches. So how do we teach kids to deal with mistakes?
7 ways to encourage creativity in kids
Creativity is a great tool in the development of kids. It is the primary skill that improves imagination, teaches management, develops problem solving skill and helps the mental well-being of a child.
Reasons kids should use whiteboards
Usually, whiteboards or even black boards are perceived as teacher’s space by kids. At school, during tutoring or in various courses, kids only see the teacher using the whiteboard. Having a whiteboard at home can make a big difference in your child’s development. Let’s see how.
Things that kids love!
Children always want to feel loved and cared for. Sometimes as parents with a busy schedule, we may not be able to care to their needs. So this is a gentle reminder list that helps us all keep our relationship with kids on track!
How to help your child prepare for the end of the year tests
It’s finally the end of the school year and it’s the testing season. Schools colleges and universities are all into tests, class tests, written tests and more. It’s indeed one of the harder months of the school year for kids. What can we do to help keep their chin up while preparing? Read on for tips!