What if Tom Brady never picked up a football or Venus Williams never had the chance to step onto a tennis court as a child? Both of these superstars would have missed out on their opportunity at pursuing something they love as a career and for their lifetimes. This goes to show how important it… Read more »
As parents, we spend a lot of time teaching our children. From arithmetic to cooking, we share much of our knowledge with our kids. However, one of the most important things that you’ll ever teach your kids are manners. Not only are children expected to have good manners, but also being polite, respectful and using… Read more »
Smartphones, video games, TVs, and computers are everywhere. Adults struggle with getting enough time away from their screens, but so too do children. It’s why so many parents, teachers, and physicians are fearful of screen addiction in kids. But what can you do if your child is addicted to screens? And how can you prevent… Read more »
One of the most crucial decisions that parents of a young child can make for their future is to enroll them into an age-appropriate child-learning program. The standards set forth for children to follow in school are the highest they’ve ever been. That’s why early childhood learning programs are so important. They can help your… Read more »
Confidence is a virtue. A confident person is more positive, motivating, and happier than those who struggle with self-confidence. While we don’t want to make our children over-confident, instilling confidence at a young age can ensure that our children grow up to be confident, fulfilled adults. Building up your child’s confidence can be the key… Read more »
If your child has been recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, you’re not alone. In fact, the CDC found that 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years of age have been diagnosed with ADHD. Many families across the nation and the world have children with ADHD, and these children grow up to be successful and… Read more »
Healthy support is one of the best things you can offer a child. While it’s important to not be too controlling or overbearing, supporting your child’s interests will give them the positive reinforcement they crave and will help them gain confidence to further explore their interests. Whether it be asking questions, doing research on your… Read more »
Mindfulness has been a key buzzword in recent years. Especially after the Coronavirus Pandemic, mental health experts have been espousing the many benefits of incorporating mindfulness into our daily routine. This doesn’t mean just scheduling in a 10-minute meditation practice (though meditation is a great way to practice mindfulness), it also means becoming aware and… Read more »
Positive reinforcement can be a revolutionary parenting technique. When our kids misbehave, we are often tempted to scold them, punish them, or yell at them. But are these techniques truly effective? They may stop our children from misbehaving, but they may also cause undue harm to our children’s mental and emotional state. Instead, positive reinforcement… Read more »
Does your child become overwhelmed from loud, noisy situations? Are they overly perceptive, able to pick out details you’ve never noticed before? If so, they may be highly sensitive. But what exactly does this mean, and how should you change your parenting style to accommodate? Read on to learn more: What is a highly sensitive… Read more »