Every 30th of July, we celebrate the International Day of Friendship. To give you a short background, the International Day of Friendship was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2011 with the thought that friendship between cultures, countries, peoples, and individuals will inspire peace efforts and build bridges between groups. It emphasizes the involvement of young people as future leaders … [Read more...]
Reflecting on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Commonwealth Values
From June 2 to June 5, the Commonwealth of Nations celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, which marks 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth. The 4-day commemorations were observed in the capital cities of member countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and more. To those unfamiliar, the Commonwealth is a voluntary … [Read more...]
Ubuntu Parenting
Ubuntu is an African term that translates to “I am because you are.” It means that we are all Ubuntu is an African term that translates to “I am because you are.” We are all interconnected, no matter what race or country we come from. According to a post I recently read about Ubuntu on TransCultural Group’s May 2022 Newsletter,” Ubuntu points out that an authentic individual human being is part of … [Read more...]
Teenage Years: 15 Interests and Struggles Parents Can Help Navigate
The teenage years, also called adolescence, is a time for a lot of changes in children. These changes include physical, mental, and social aspects. Children undergo puberty that causes sexual and physical changes. They also start to develop abstract thinking and complex reasoning. Teenagers also tend to show more independence from their parents and want to spend more time … [Read more...]
What a Teenager Needs in Life: 5 Essentials
Teenager needs are numerous in number and nature. We often hear about the importance of preparing your teenager for the physical changes that occur during this point in their life. However, the teenager needs also go beyond the tangible and material, as their brains are literally rewired during adolescence. As they begin to interact with the world in new ways, parents should engage in holistic … [Read more...]
6 Best Fun Activities for Parents and Toddlers
When I was growing up, I encountered many activities for parents and toddlers. I was lucky to have a stay-home mom who carefully curated my everyday life. My time as a toddler was filled with unique toys, stimulating intellectual exercises, and fun things to read or watch. Whenever my father came home from work, he would spend as much time as he could playing with me and teaching me alongside my … [Read more...]
5 Best Activities for Parents and Teens to Bond Together
The best activities for parents and teens to bond together involve fun and collaboration. It is usually around this age that teens seek out other forms of social support, so getting to spend some time with them can be challenging at times. Regardless, the best ways to bond are to actively involve both parents and teens and show the human side of both. Opening that connection with your teenager and … [Read more...]
What Are the Best Parenting Styles for You?
While we’ve written about parenting teenagers before, I recall that we briefly touched on the idea of parenting styles for children in my university psychology module. This got me thinking about what specific styles can we classify parenting behaviour into and if a ‘best style’ exists. After all, we hear many anecdotes about Asian parents, Tiger moms, and helicopter parenting. To … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Online Gaming for Children
I can still remember a time where playing online games was out of the norm. Back then, not many of us had game consoles, and most computers lacked the hardware for PC gaming. We would go onto websites that hosted Flash games like Boxhead, Plazma Burst, and Raze to get our dose of fun. The advent of smart devices with increased computing power allowed you to play more complex games on the go; out … [Read more...]
Understanding and Managing Teen Aggression
Teen aggression is a well-known, well-documented phenomenon. Not only is it anecdotally common, but it is also frequently portrayed in media as an identifiable, annoying, and somewhat understandable trait. Yet, such aggression continues to be frustrating to deal with for both parents and teenagers alike. Here is an exploration into the issue of teenage aggression and how best to manage … [Read more...]
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