There is nothing more frustrating than a child who will not listen. It can be challenging to motivate and teach kids who refuse to cooperate, but it doesn’t have to be! There are plenty of strategies you as a parent can use when you want to get your kids to listen. How to get your ...
Children are particularly vulnerable to social media. It wasn’t that long ago that connecting to the Internet required a dial-up modem. Nowadays, it’s easy to access the Internet no matter where you’re at any time using your phone or laptop. But having access 24/7 is not all wonderful, especially for kids. Growing up in this ...
As kids, we loved getting dirty when playing. Rainy seasons and muddy puddles were our favorites. The splashing and getting all covered in mud gave a thrill that our childhood still preserves in our memories. We were scolded by our parents and yet, come the next showers, we were out in the streets splashing in the ...
Have you ever seen someone skewer a balloon? It’s a great party trick and your kids will think you are really clever. Here is how to do it and why this works. Balloons are made from latex, which is a polymer that is made of long chain-like molecules/strands that are tangled together. There are bonds between each ...
Do you find it hard to keep your children involved in any constructive activity for long? How about repurposing cardboard boxes. Every household should have a collection of cardboard boxes since online retailers such as Amazon use cardboard boxes extensively to package their products. Usually, people discard the boxes in recycling bins or use them ...
Classical music for kids can inspire, excite, encourage dancing, start an adventure, and act as a soundtrack for running, galloping, or buzzing around the room. You’ll be surprised by how much kids enjoy these classical pieces. Classical music for kids is great for young children to begin getting familiar with the beauty of classical music. ...
“The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what we would appear to be; and if we observe, we shall find, that all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice of them.” — Socrates This is particularly true of integrity. When my son Jacob ...
The Christmas holiday season is upon us and it will soon be time for celebrations, gift-giving, and other happy occasions. For many parents, this is also a good opportunity to teach kids about caring and generosity to others. 4 tips on teaching your children generosity during the holidays 1. Set an example The first thing ...
As some schools start to reopen following the COVID-19 lockdown, kids will now have to get back into the hustle and bustle of school life. For some children, this may be quite troublesome since they have spent many months at home. After such a leisurely life, dealing with the stress of school might cause some ...
You might have fond memories of building forts during your childhood where you used to spend some time alone. If you have a family now, your kids may also be doing the same. In fact, the COVID-19 quarantine seems to have intensified this activity among many children. Building forts Maureen Healy is a child development ...
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