Many parents face the challenge of working from home and caring for their children. But one difficult challenge that seems hard to deal with is self-care. While we know that caring for oneself is as important as looking out for family members, there seems to be always no time, no opportunity. If you are having a hard time balancing work, family, and self-care at home, this post is … [Read more...]
How Parents Can Support Children’s Learning At Home
"Parents are the main influence on learning, but the pressures are great." Many children are learning at home. Whether it's because of the ongoing health crisis or you simply want your children homeschooled, supporting them is challenging. But, no matter how difficult it may be, you can use their time at home as an opportunity for them to learn through play and curiosity. Here are some tips … [Read more...]
Smartphones are Disrupting the Crucial Connections Between Parents and Their Babies
Have you ever found yourself constantly checking your smartphone with your little one beside you? Sometimes, you may even find yourself not hearing what your child is trying to say or ask. If you think you this parent, this post from Quartz is something for you to reflect on. They are talking about technoference. This term describes the attention we pay to devices, which … [Read more...]
Parenting Programs: 5 Things You Need to Know
As parents, we all want what is best for our children. We want them to grow physically, mentally, and socially healthy. We want to protect them as much as we can from behavioral problems. We also want to avoid being the "exhausted and burnt-out parent" to be more effective parents. But sometimes, we feel clueless, confused, lost, and overwhelmed. We feel the need for guidance and support when it … [Read more...]
5 Important Questions on Authoritative Parenting and Their Answers
Authoritative parenting is the most favored among the different parenting styles. It is said to have the best impact on children. If you think this parenting style is best for your children, too, here are some important questions on authoritative parenting and their answers. What is authoritative parenting Authoritative parenting is characterized by being responsive and demanding. It … [Read more...]
Different Parenting Styles: Are You Doing it Right?
We may have different parenting styles, but we all struggle to be the best parents to our children. Are we doing parenting right? Let us learn more about the different parenting styles and how they may affect our children's growth. Parenting styles meaning Parenting styles are patterns, or constellations of attitude, behavior, and parenting practices that we convey towards our … [Read more...]
A New Choice for Parents of Tweens and Teens on YouTube
"It's for little kids, mom." This was what my daughter said two years ago when I asked her to use YouTube kids. She was 11 years old then. YouTube is a platform intended for 13 years old and up, but older kids do not seem to be enjoying most of its contents. If you have the same concern with your children, this is good news for you. YouTube will be launching a new experience so that … [Read more...]
7 Important Lessons We Can Teach our Children about Diversity
Diversity is a beautiful thing when acknowledged. It can help us acquire more knowledge and insights. Diversity can help us grow and live harmoniously with other people. However, diversity can also cause conflict and isolation when it is not respected and accepted. These truths make it very crucial to teach our children about diversity. Diversity meaning The Oxford Learners Dictionary … [Read more...]
Is Lighthouse Parenting Right for You?
Parents are described in so many different terms nowadays. There are tiger parents, free-range parents, helicopter parents, and now, there are lighthouse parents, among others. What does it mean to be a lighthouse parent? Have you been a lighthouse parent all along? Do you think this type of parenting is right for you and your children? Let's find out. More than the authoritarian, … [Read more...]
Is My Child the Bully? (Signs and Helpful Tips on What to Do)
It is very disturbing for us parents when our child is being bullied. But what if our child is the bully? It may be hard to accept but it is possible. There are telltale signs to spot a child who bullies. The good thing is that there are also things we can do to help us manage such behaviour. Table of contents What is bullying Types and examples of bullying Why children bully othersHow to … [Read more...]