Growing up, I had a dysfunctional relationship with my mother. Her personality was timid and passive. When my alcoholic father’s violent side exploded, she did nothing to protect my siblings and me. Then, she would verbally belittle us or tell us we deserved what we got. Often, I uttered, “I hate my mom.” In this … Read more
Family. A word that means so many things, depending on who you’re talking to. For some, it may be about huge gatherings for any given event. A get-together of generations, with buffalo wings and ranch dip at the ready. For others, it might be no more than the odd catch-up call. Or a card in … Read more
Are you looking for a new way to level up your children’s play without resorting to mobile phones? Why not try board games or card games for a change? In this article, we share with you nine cooperative board games for kids that they will surely find entertaining and enjoyable. We carefully selected these games … Read more
Have you tried introducing board games to your kindergartners? If so, are you perhaps looking for the best board games out there? You’ve landed on the right page! In this post, we share with you a list of the best board games for kindergartners that your kids can try. Each board game has been carefully … Read more
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
Experts say that children who are highly motivated tend to be more successful in life. Motivation is an integral part of the growth and development process. It plays a big part in helping children learn how to have the right mindset. Motivation also builds self-esteem and self-confidence—two of the most essential characteristics when it comes … Read more
Ask a child to draw their family tree and more often than not, it’ll look like a plate of spaghetti. Not because that’s what they had for dinner last night. But because they’re part of a blended family. And although it may look confusing, that family is filled with more love than a child could … Read more
I love journaling; it is part of my daily self-care routine, and since my daughter wants to be a mini-me, I wasn’t at all surprised when she wanted to start journaling, “just like mommy.” While free-writing is fun and has its place in the world of journaling, even I am stumped for ideas sometimes. What … Read more
Having kids is probably the most heart-warming, and yet terrifying thing you will ever do. The pressures of providing, teaching, and keeping your small child safe are beyond overwhelming. And the love you feel is like nothing ever imagined. From the moment he’s born, your heart will undoubtedly beat harder and faster, than you thought … Read more
Playfulness is a universal human characteristic that brings immense joy and satisfaction. People of all ages and cultural backgrounds engage in playful activities that stimulate them cognitively, emotionally, and socially. From an evolutionary perspective, play cultivates learning and helps us explore the world in a fun and engaging manner. In other words, it’s a low-cost … Read more