I recently went to coffee with a good friend of mine. She is a mother of four and holds a demanding full-time job. Her husband is wonderful and always helps out with the kids and the running of the household. She seemed distressed on our coffee date and kept telling me she wasn’t doing enough … Read more
When you think of children with good social skills, what comes to mind? A child with lots of friends? A child who is comfortable in many different settings or a child who plays well with others? Although these things come naturally for some kids, for others this is not the case. The good news is … Read more
Looking for the best TED talks to watch with your kids? Our children are the key to the future—but they can only be that key if they have been raised well, in a healthy environment. In this post, we share with you 21 TED Talks for kids and by kids that can aid you in … Read more
Even outgoing kids sometimes get shy, especially in new situations. A great way to get kids to open up is to ask questions. Ice breaker questions for kids are great for starting conversations and helping kids get to know the people around them. When you think about icebreaker questions you don’t want to get too … Read more
Aren’t kids so interesting? They have so much personality… and have so much to learn about the world. They can also be both simple and complex. They have no filters, which often makes them say exactly what they are thinking and feeling. Yet, they can also be shy… closed off and secretive at times. Grown-ups can … Read more
Does your child seem nervous, sad, angry or withdrawn at times? Does he cry at the drop of a hat or still have issues with wetting the bed? Does his self-esteem seem low, despite all of the compliments you give him on a regular basis? These are just some of the ways anxiety presents itself … Read more